Guide
Introduction
Roof and its correct damp-proof insulation largely influence building functionality during the whole use period. Regardless of roof type and the kind of applied roofing, the more durable its separate components are, the more roof lifespan extends. Certainly it is possible provided that separate roof elements have been properly manufactured and assembled and that the whole building structure works in a proper way.
The intense changes in industry that have taken place during last 60 years have brought technological changes, also in building technologies. Polymer industry development which has given new possibilities, created previously unknown products that displaced their classic equivalents and finally brought about new approach to existing problems. Up-to-date materials with their outstanding physiochemical factors have enabled launching the changes in building technologies that have consequently changed not only the standard of living but also its cost. This tendency hasn’t miss the building trade. The increase of real estate prices has caused the need of previously unused areas conversion into dwelling flats. The increase of energy prices has caused activities aimed at reducing its consumption costs and consequently reducing the daily building exploitation costs. In construction it has resulted in the increase of importance of materials used in thermal insulation, hydro-insulations, venting and finishing technologies along with gradual launching of these products into attic and roof structure.
Roof which is watertight and properly realised grants functionality and usable values of the spaces that are beneath the roof. Moreover, it guarantees their comfort and durability what is a key factor of their quality. The issue of quality is a broad term, however regardless of its specificity, the indicator of quality is fulfilling and exceeding client’s expectations.
In this handbook we would like to introduce the issues concerning the proper preparation of sloping, insulated roof attic for use. The aim of this guide is to provide the clients with the knowledge about sloping roof and attic insulation, selection of suitable solutions ensuring proper insulation and functionality, proper assembly so that the quality of choice and realised investment is of highest level.