Can I install downlighters in conjunction with Recticel Insulation boards?
The temperature of a lamp can reach 2000C. Without adequate ventilation to allow the escape of heat, downlighters can cause fires. Recticel recommends the following measures are taken when installing downlighters: Downlighters should not be recessed into insulated ceilings if they penetrate the vapour control layer (VCL). This will result in them drawing warm moist air into the roof space where it could condense and drip back out of the fitting, causing a potential fire risk. Where downlighters are to be used they should be fitted into a false ceiling below the structural ceiling. Overheating can occur where thermal insulation is laid over existing downlighters and any associated transformers that are not designed to operate under these conditions. Cables and other electrical equipment should not be covered by insulation. In all cases, the downlighter manufacturer's instructions should be followed. They should specify the amount of space to be left around the back of the fitting, its fire rating, whether it can be covered with insulation, and the type/wattage of suitable lamps. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Does Recticel offer a tapered insulation products?
Many flat roofing problems are attributed to ineffective rainwater run-off. This can cause deflection of the roof deck and 'ponding' of rainwater, and have a significant impact on the lifespan of the roof. Recticel's flat roofing tapered insulation division - Gradient - provides bespoke tapered insulation solutions, allowing virtually any fall to be created on either a new or existing roof. A Gradient tapered roof will:
- Improve thermal and acoustic performance
- Minimise ponding and roof loading
- Restrict build-up of rooftop debris
- Reduce the resulting maintenance costs
- Provide a longer, more effective working life
- Aid compliance with Building Regulations
In providing this service, Gradient will work out a detailed roof plan and calculate the exact number of boards required in advance. They work exclusively with Recticel to provide specialist PIR insulation solutions, but are not limited in their choice of materials and can produce specifications that include mineral wool, polystyrene and cork. This enables Gradient to deliver truly unique and bespoke solutions, utilising the best characteristics of all the insulation materials available in the UK today.