Granular Roof Insulation

Pouring loose fill granular materials into block cores is a simple way to add insulation value to masonry walls.

Granular roof insulation.

It is easy to identify by its loose lumpy form and fluffy or granular texture. Weatherlock g granulated self sealing waterproofing barrier provides additional security against leaks caused by storms wind driven rain and shingle blow offs. All of these materials come in the form of tiny beads pebbles or pellets. Thermofloc insulation pellets are granules made from cellulose fibers.

Ac cap sheet consists of a proprietary modified asphalt a tough fiberglass reinforcing core and a granular surface to protect against uv weathering and physical damage. What s more the pellets provide outstanding sound insulation. Loose fill insulation comes in a variety of materials. Two types of material meet brick institute of america bia design criteria for loose fill granular insulation.

Surfacing for built up roof systems include aggregate such as gravel slag or mineral granules glass fiber or mineral surfaced cap sheets hot asphalt mopped over the entire surface aluminum coatings or elastomeric coatings. A third material is expanded polystyrene eps beads. Granular fill insulation comes in three basic forms including perlite vermiculite and polystyrene beads. Cap sheet is a rubberized asphalt roll roofing product.