Choosing the right roof insulation panels uk can help to save money on energy bills and protect your home from heat loss, extreme weather conditions and more. There are a number of different types of insulation available, so it’s important to choose the right one for your home and its location. You’ll also want to consider the installation method and difficulty, as some types of insulation are easier to install than others.

Insulated panels, also known as sandwich panels, are pre-fabricated building elements that are ready to be used for walls and roofs. They are made of a hard outer shell with an inner core of insulating material. The hard shell is often made of galvanised steel sheet or thin aluminium sheets. The core can be made of polyurethane, polyisocyanurate (PIR), rock wool or cellulose. The core is a central element in the structure of the panel and provides it with good stability, which is particularly important for the roof insulation.

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The thickness of the core is often specified by the requirements of the specific building. For example, if the building is in a wet area, the insulating material should be moisture resistant. In the case of a pitched roof, it’s necessary to consider wind and snow loads when selecting the insulation.

We stock a range of high-quality insulated panels for both pitched and flat roof new builds and renovation projects. Our stock includes Celotex GA4000 general-purpose insulation boards and Rockwool RWA45 slabs which have been designed with pitched roofs in mind.