Back to basics: five key aspects of flat roof design

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One of the main applications for extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation is flat roofing. In particular, XPS’s performance characteristics mean it is one of the few insulation types specifically stated as being suitable for inverted flat roof build-ups. With that in mind, we have compiled this long blog post looking in-depth at the following five aspects … Read more

Insulation terminology: what do different words and phrases mean?

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Specifiers and installers who regularly research construction products will be familiar with certain commonly-used words and phrases. Sometimes, these words and phrases are applied generically across a large range of products. Other times, they may be specific to a certain type of product – like thermal insulation – or used in a specific way depending … Read more