How To Fit Kingspan Roof Insulation

Kingspan insulation is such a high performing insulation that if you place a downlight or spotlight directly into it without taking appropriate precautions then there will be little chance for heat generated by the lighting to dissipate.

How to fit kingspan roof insulation.

Install the insulation flush with the bottom of the rafters making sure that it does not fill the entire rafter depth. The construction build up for this can be seen on our online u value calculator. We also have insulation boards suitable for more specialist roof applications for example inverted roof insulation and balcony insulation. Cut the insulation boards to size using a sharp knife or fin toothed saw.

We used kingspan thermapitch tp10 zero odp which is a 100mm thick rigid board. We have a range of videos designed to help you install our products correctly and answer your insulation faqs. In this video i show how to cut insulation board such as kingspan recticel and celotex. How to professionally cut and fix celotex type insulation in a loft conversion floor void showing the best way to measure mark and cut.

As this requires fitting insulation above the rafters the roof covering will have to be removed in order to fit the insulation. It s a quick guide for the diy enthusiast or anyone that wants to ha. Ensure that the insulation boards fit tightly between the rafters. This post is about how to fit lights downlighters recessed lights or spotlights into insulation safely and securely.