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Roofing Applications

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This section provides design notes, application instructions and specifications applicable to PlastiSpan roof insulation. The installation method for PlastiSpan roof insulation varies dependent upon the membrane to be applied on the roof. The selection chart below indicates applicable sections that should be reviewed for complete information on the use of PlastiSpan insulation for roofing systems.

PlastiSpan insulation board is a rigid expanded polystyrene (EPS) product. Thermal insulation properties are guaranteed for the long term because the closed cellular structure of PlastiSpan insulation does not contain CFCs, HCFCs or HFCs. It is chemically inert to a wide range of chemicals. It has no food value and will not attract insects, parasites or animal and plant life.

sloped Sloped Roofing
- Provides the positive slope to drain while maintaining the structural and economic advantages of a flat roof deck system.
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sloped Built-Up Roofing
- Economical for high thermal resistance.
- Fibreboard provides an excellent and familiar surface for the application of built-up roofing.
- Easily installed over thermal barriers on steel deck.
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sloped Single Ply Roofing
- PlastiSpan insulation adapts to requirements of single ply membrane.
- Economical for high thermal resistance.
- Easily installed over thermal barriers on steel decks.
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sloped Standing Seam Variety of profiles and colours.
- Install at any temperature.
- Easily installed over thermal barriers on steel decks.
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sloped Fire-Rated Assemblies
- Thermal barriers on steel decks tested to demonstrate compliance with Building Code.
- Steel deck with suspended ceiling can provide 1-hour fire rating.
- Choose thickness of concrete deck to provide required fire rating.
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sloped Modified Bitumen
- Optimum performance in Canada's harsh climate.
- Suitable for either new or maintenance roofing applications.
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sloped Cathedral Ceilings
- Where exposed timber deck is chosen inside building.
- Slope is sufficient to allow the use of shingles, shakes, or tiles.
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