Tapered Design
Optimise roof performance with tapered design solutions tailored to your needs.
At SOPREMA, we understand that every building is unique, and so are its roofing needs.
Our tapered design solutions offer a customised approach to achieving optimal drainage and ultimately extend the life of your roofing system.
Why Choose Tapered Insulation?
- Cost Effective to Install: Tapered insulation achieves the required fall and insulation in one-go.
- Faster Installation Process: Tapered insulation eliminates the lengthy drying times associated with screed to falls systems which can take over 100 days.
- Reduced Weight: Tapered insulations are far lighter than traditional screeds, ranging from 32kg/m3 (rigid PIR) to 180kg/m3 (stone wool), compared to 2000kg/m3 for sand and cement screeds.
- Suitability: Complex fall configurations are easily achievable with tapered insulation, unlike the limitations of timber and firings.
- Reduced Number of Trades On Site: Falls, insulation, and waterproofing can all be installed by one trade.
Design Considerations and Impact on Overall Scheme
Tapered insulation offers excellent flexibility, with numerous configuration options available. When designing a tapered insulation system, the primary goal is always positive drainage. However, several key factors must be considered as they can significantly affect the rest of the building.
- Design fall of insulation
- Direction of fall
- Number of drainage points
- Position and distance between drainage points
- Upstand heights
- Intended roof usage, such as a terrace
Expert Tapered Plans That Set the Standard
Download an example of a tapered plan designed by our experts to see the added value that SOPREMA can provide to your project.