Spray-applied polyurethane foams (PU foam) meet the Building Regulations in respect of condensation control by compliance with the Approved Document F 'Alternative Approach' for non-ventilated roofs. Calculations are made using the method in BSEN ISO 13788:2002 (and BS 5250 Appendix D): Code of Practice for Control of Condensation in Buildings. Surface and interstitial condensation on all building surfaces can easily be prevented.

The ultimate pitched roof design is 100mm PU foam or fibre at ceiling joist level, unventilated loft space and 85mm of foam at rafter level to provide the perfect balance between optimum thermal performance and zero condensation risk.
This construction retains the storage usage of the loft space, negates the requirement for insulation to pipes and tanks and installed roof ventilation systems and achieves a U-value of better than 0.16W/m2K.

When applied directly to metal and asbestos roof types, the problem of condensation is immediately solved. Whilst insulated panels may still be able to offer a similar level of thermal protection, they cannot eliminate condensation owing to the fact that they are merely fixed in place and not bonded to the cladding as PU foam is, meaning condensation will still form above the panels and subsequently drip down onto anything below it, including ceiling panels, expensive equipment and such.

As little as 15mm of sprayed foam is able to eliminate condensation. It is no wonder we are taking more and more enquiries for this, and as a result our experience and knowledge has increased to allow us to provide a solution to any condensation problem you may have.

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