Timber Frame Roof Insulation Details

Long timber screws are used to tie the 2x4s into the timbers.

Timber frame roof insulation details.

That second layer of insulation run vertically is taped off and spary foamed. 14 replies 10114 views. Looking for advice to properly roof my timber frame shed started by brian weekley on timber framing log construction. Timber frame construction does not lend itself to meeting the thermal envelope fortunately modern insulation technology offers several high quality insulation options.

Once we are done insulationing it s time to add the first layer of 2x4s. There are several ways to insulate the frame. Normally the insulation is either built up above 2x ceiling roof decking that is installed on top of the trusses or sips structural insulated panels are installed on top of the timbers the range of insulation is dependent on the thickness of the sips or of the built up insulation. Here two layers of rigid kingspan thermawall insulation are separated by breathable membrane and osb plywood sheathing.

Can choose from stressed skin panel options or use a technique that we call the inside out method. This layer of 2x4s is run over top of all of the timbers in the timberframe. 12 replies 4215 views march 30 2014 03 11 53 pm by shinnlinger. However it can be done from the roof side at the time you replace your asphalt or cedar roof with a new aluminum metal roof.