Inverted roof

FLAT ROOFS
The advantages of the inverted roof reveal themselves when compared to any other flat roof solution. Because of the danger of condensation, the complex structural design, and the problematic breathability, the double shell cold roof, as a possible structural design solution for flat roofs, is not commonly used. Even though it provides a perfect solution, the straight layer order type of the single shell warm roof has a shorter life expectancy due to the water insulation’s exposure to weather and its implementation without mechanical protection in general, and in the case of failure it is also harder to find and repair the damage.
INVERTED ROOF ADVANTEGES
The inverted flat roof answers all physical, implementation, and operational/usage problems by placing the thermal insulation above the water insulation. The temperature of the thermally insulated waterproofing membrane is roughly the same during the whole year, and in addition to the appropriate mechanical protection, RAVATHERM™ XPS also provides protection against UV radiation. The upside down roof structure is the safest solution for waterproofing and for the operational spaces located under the roof.

The insulation protects the waterproof covering from:
• wide temperature variations +80 to -20°C

• degradation from weathering
• mechanical damage during construction, use and maintenance.

The waterproof layer acts as a total vapour control layer and, being on the warm side of the insulation, is maintained above dew point temperature so the risk of condensation is eliminated.

The inverted roof concept has other benefits. The insulation can be:
• installed in any weather
• added to, without stripping the waterproof layer
• easily lifted and replaced/re-used if the building is altered.

THE LONG LASTING FLAT ROOF
The inverted roof insulation system has been proven successful for more than four decades in Europe. The longterm behavior of the system has been examined by independent institutes and building experts several times.
Their assessments can be summarized as follow:

The life expectancy of the membrane is higher, the risk of failure is reduced, due to the effective and permanent protection for the membrane.
Significant reduction of thermal performance at correct installation and applying diffusion-open coverings are not to be expected.

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