TaperedPlus launches innovative, non-combustible roof insulation system design for roofs with anticipated loadings

Roofing structure organization TaperedPlus is driving innovation in the British isles flat roofing sector after producing a new non-combustible insulation procedure that delivers drastically amplified position load general performance.

The ROCKDeck Process is exclusively developed for balconies, terraces, and plant area roofs even though its robust qualities also make it suitable for spots containing roof mounted gear that requires non-combustible insulation under.

The Stockton-on-Tees headquartered firm has introduced ROCKDeck adhering to a collaboration with global insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL.

It brings together the non-combustible and twin density qualities of ROCKWOOL insulation with its very own ROCKDeck coverboard to make exception final results when examined to European regular EN 1606:2013.

Both of those products when tested to BS EN 13501-1, obtain A2-s1, d0 or A1 hearth effectiveness classifications which is critical when a non-combustible performance specification is essential for a roofs insulation system. Flamable coverboards have been out there in the roofing sector for some time but their use will regrettably final result in a combustible insulation process, even when utilized in conjunction with a non-flamable insulant.

The ROCKDeck coverboard offers added robustness to the insulation procedure, with its US companies benefiting from the product or service being FM permitted throughout hundreds of entire roof assemblies.

TaperedPlus, established in 2014 by Directors, Aman Chahal and Rob Vass, has grown to develop into a nationwide chief in the provision of flat roof style and design and roofing components.

It has been involved in a number of prestigious building assignments, involving Bristol Airport, Canterbury Christ Church College, and the Mercedes F1 AMG operations facility.

Aman Chahal stated: “We have made extended phrase interactions with ROCKWOOL and use their goods as component of our vary of flat and tapered roofing alternatives to realize the best excellent outcomes. Nevertheless, we were being seeking to remedy a particular trouble inside development industry by offering our clients dedication on how a non-combustible insulation method can carry out under stage load.”

“Having experienced the idea, we consulted our husband or wife producers, and combined extraordinary features to build a model-new remedy, ROCKDeck. It is now attracting a extremely optimistic response from architects and development firms since it incorporates so quite a few excellent traits – which, thanks to its strength, also raises a building’s sustainability by extending the product’s lifespan.”