Structurally insulated panels for roofs
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Structurally insulated panels for roofs
Any one here has used or experience with Structurally insulated panels for roofs? I am thinking of using in my patio roof
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I had them installed on a log home back in the 80's, and they worked great! Mine consisted of 5/8" T&G 4" oc plywood, aluminum foil, 4" styrofoam, aluminum foil, 7/16" OSB, all glued together under pressure and installed in 4x8 sheets over the beam framing for the roof, and pinned with 9" spiral nails into the rafter/beams. All was exposed from the underside, so the T&G was actually the ceiling of the upstairs rooms with exposed beams. It was a great thermal transfer device, as the rooms stayed fairly cool during the day, but as the outside heat transferred into the room at night, there was a little warmth, and it cycled like that daily.
This may not be what you want for your patio, as they weighed in at 125 lbs each.
This may not be what you want for your patio, as they weighed in at 125 lbs each.