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1 R-values for timber framed building elements - roofs Page Pitched roof, flat ceiling 7 R1. Bulk insulation between joists R2. Reflective foil laminate (RFL) plus bulk insulation between joists R3. Bulk insulation between joists, concertina RFL on top of bulk insulation R4. Thermo-cellular reflective insulation (TCRI) plus bulk insulation between joists R5. Rigid bulk insulation over joists R6. Concertina RFL between joists Pitched roof, raked ceiling 13 R7. roof, exposed rafters, foil-backed blanket R8. roof, exposed rafters, bulk insulation & RFL R9. Tiled roof, exposed rafters, bulk insulation R10.Tiled roof, exposed rafters, polystyrene board insulation R11. roof, concealed rafters, bulk insulation R12. Tile roof, concealed rafters, bulk insulation FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1)

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3 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS Roof/Ceilings For roof/ceiling elements the R-values are presented for the two directions of heat flow, DOWN and UP.. (Hot Weather) (Cold Weather) R8. METAL ROOF, CEILINGS Description WITH EXPOSED of element RAFTERS, BULK INSULATION &RFL 1. decking R1.5 bulk insulation Sarking 3. Bulk Insulation R2.0 bulk insulation Vapour barrier 5. Timber batten R2.5 bulk insulation Ceiling lining 7. Exposed rafter R3.0 bulk insulation 2.9 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R3.5 bulk insulation Notes: 1) means the heat flows into the internal spaces of the building. 2) means the heat flows from the internal spaces of the building. 3) RFL may be corrugated as shown or sheets fixed to joists FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 7

4 R1. PITCHED ROOF, FLAT CEILING, (Without and with) BULK INSULATION BETWEEN JOISTS 1. Roof cladding No bulk insulation 2. Attic space (non-reflective) Tiles Bulk insulation Timber ceiling joists R1.5 bulk insulation 5. Plasterboard Tiles R2.0 bulk insulation Tiles R2.5 bulk insulation Tiles R3.0 bulk insulation Tiles R3.5 bulk insulation Tiles FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 8

5 R2. PITCHED ROOF, REFLECTIVE FOIL LAMINATE (RFL), FLAT CEILING, (Without and with) BULK INSULATION BETWEEN JOISTS 1. Roof cladding No bulk insulation 2. Airspace (non-reflective) Tiles RFL Attic space (reflective) R1.5 bulk insulation 5. Bulk insulation Tiles Timber ceiling joists Plasterboard R2.0 bulk insulation Tiles R2.5 bulk insulation Tiles R3.0 bulk insulation Tiles R3.5 bulk insulation Tiles FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 9

6 R3. PITCHED ROOF, FLAT CEILING, BULK INSULATION BETWEEN JOISTS, CONCERTINA RFL ON TOP OF BULK INSULATION 1. Roof cladding R1.5 bulk insulation 2. Attic space (semi-reflective) Tiles Concertina RFL Air space (reflective) R2.0 bulk insulation 5. Bulk insulation Tiles Timber ceiling joists Plasterboard R2.5 bulk insulation Tiles R3.0 bulk insulation Tiles R3.5 bulk insulation Tiles FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 10

7 R4. PITCHED ROOF, THERMO-CELLULAR REFLECTIVE INSULATION, FLAT CEILING, (Without and with) BULK INSULATION BETWEEN JOISTS 1. Roof cladding No bulk insulation 2. Airspace (non-reflective) Tiles Thermo-cellular reflective insulation 4. Attic space (reflective) R1.5 bulk insulation 5. Bulk insulation Tiles Timber ceiling joists Plasterboard R2.0 bulk insulation Tiles R2.5 bulk insulation Tiles R3.0 bulk insulation Tiles R3.5 bulk insulation Tiles FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 11

8 R5. PITCHED ROOF, FLAT CEILING, RIGID BULK INSULATION OVER JOISTS 1. Roof cladding R1.5 bulk insulation 2. Airspace (non-reflective) Tiles RFL Attic space (reflective) R2.0 bulk insulation 5. Bulk insulation Tiles Airspace (non-reflective) Timber ceiling joists R2.5 bulk insulation 8. Plasterboard Tiles R3.0 bulk insulation Tiles R3.5 bulk insulation Tiles FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 12

9 R6. PITCHED ROOF, FLAT CEILING, CONCERTINA RFL BETWEEN JOISTS 1. Roof cladding One layer of foil batts 2. Airspace (non-reflective) Tiles RFL Attic space (reflective) Two layers foil batts at right angles 5. Concertina RFL Tiles Airspace (reflective) Timber ceiling joists 8. Plasterboard R7. METAL ROOF, CEILINGS WITH EXPOSED RAFTERS, FOIL-BACKED BLANKET OR THERMO-CELLULAR REFLECTIVE INSULATION 1. decking 2. Foil-backed blanket or thermo-cellular reflective TCRI 1.2 insulation (reflective foil DOWN) 3. Timber battens R1.5 insulating blanket Plasterboard 5. Exposed rafter R2.0 insulating blanket 2.1 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R2.5 insulating blanket FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 13

10 R8. METAL ROOF, CEILINGS WITH EXPOSED RAFTERS, BULK INSULATION &RFL 1. decking 2. Sarking R1.5 bulk insulation Bulk Insulation 4. Vapour barrier R2.0 bulk insulation Timber batten 6. Plasterboard R2.5 bulk insulation Exposed rafter R3.0 bulk insulation 2.9 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R3.5 bulk insulation R9. TILED ROOF, CEILINGS WITH EXPOSED RAFTERS, BULK INSULATION 1. Tiles 2. Timber tile battens R1.5 bulk insulation RFL 4. Bulk insulation R2.0 bulk insulation Counter battens 6. Breathable building R2.5 bulk insulation 2.6 membrane 7. Plasterboard 8. Exposed rafter R3.0 bulk insulation 3.0 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R3.5 bulk insulation FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 14

11 R10. TILED ROOF, CEILINGS WITH EXPOSED RAFTERS, FOIL-BACKED POLYSTYRENE BOARD INSULATION 1. Tiles 2. Timber tile battens Expanded polystyrene 3. Airspace (non-reflective) 10mm RFL 15mm Counter battens 6. Reflective airspace Extruded polystyrene 7. Polystyrene board 25mm Plasterboard 30mm Exposed rafter Slope: 15 o to 35 o FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 15

12 R11. METAL ROOF, RAKED CEILING WITH CONCEALED RAFTER, RFL, (Without and with) BULK INSULATION 1. roofing 2.RFL No bulk insulation Timber roofing batten 4. Airspace (Reflective) R1.5 bulk insulation Bulk insulation 6. Timber rafter R2.0 bulk insulation Vapour barrier 8. Plasterboard R2.5 bulk insulation 3.5 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R3.0 bulk insulation 4.0 R12. TILE ROOF, RAKED CEILING WITH CONCEALED RAFTER, BULK INSULATION R3.5 bulk insulation Tiles 2. Timber tile batten R1.5 bulk insulation RFL 4. Timber rafter R2.0 bulk insulation Bulk insulation 6. Vapour barrier R2.5 bulk insulation Plasterboard R3.0 bulk insulation 3.5 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R3.5 bulk insulation FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 16

13 R13. METAL ROOF, RAKED CEILING WITH CONCEALED RAFTER, THERMO-CELLULAR REFLECTIVE INSULATION, (Without and with) BULK INSULATION 1. roofing 2. Thermo-cellular reflective insulation No bulk insulation Timber roofing batten 4. Airspace (Reflective) R1.5 bulk insulation Bulk insulation 6. Timber rafter R2.0 bulk insulation Vapour barrier 8. Plasterboard R2.5 bulk insulation 3.7 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R3.0 bulk insulation 4.2 R3.5 bulk insulation FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 17

14 R14. TILE ROOF, RAKED CEILING WITH CONCEALED RAFTER, THERMO-CELLULAR REFLECTIVE INSULATION, (Without and with) BULK INSULATION 1. Tiles 2. Timber tile batten No bulk insulation Thermo-cellular reflective insulation 4. Timber rafter R1.5 bulk insulation Bulk insulation 6. Vapour barrier R2.0 bulk insulation Plasterboard R2.5 bulk insulation 3.6 Slope: 15 o to 35 o R3.0 bulk insulation 4.2 R3.5 bulk insulation FWPRDC: R-values for Timber Framed Building Elements (Edition 2.1) 18

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