Vencel Resil - Roof complete in just one day with Slimfix
Neil Price Homes, based in Cumbria,
has taken advantage of a much quicker and more thermally
efficient way to construct a roof using structural
insulated panels (SIPS) by Vencel Resil.
The developer of exclusive properties in the North West
chose Jabsip roof panels, Jabsip spandrel panels and
Jabroof SlimFix panels by Vencel Resil for two
semi-detached three-storey properties on the third phase
of its Holbeck Park development in Barrow-in-Furness.
Tim Coldrick, Technical Manager for Neil Price Homes,
said: “This is the first time we have used this method
of constructing roofs and it has been a huge success.
The whole process was much quicker as it took just one
day to construct the roof when it would normally take
around two weeks. It also meant we didn’t need to fit
the insulation afterwards as it is already contained
within the design of the panels. We are delighted with
the results and have just placed our second order on
three more properties!”
Vencel Resil supplied Jabsip panels and Jabroof SlimFix
panels plus Glulam timber ridge and purlin supports. The
Jabsip panels formed the shell of the properties roofs,
which were integrated into a second floor masonry party
wall. All products were supplied ready cut, which
speeded up construction on site.
Neil Price Homes had looked for an alternative to
traditional roof construction as the developer wanted to
speed up the construction process, especially since the
development is in an area that suffers from high winds.
Neil Conway, General Sales Manager for Vencel Resil,
explains: “Housebuilders are recognising the huge
benefits of using SIPS instead of traditional methods as
it is much easier to satisfy Building Regulations’
U-value requirements. It also dramatically speeds up the
build process as well as improving site safety
conditions and preventing damage during roof
construction.”
Developed and manufactured to meet the demands of the UK
construction market, Jabsip provides very high levels of
insulation as standard, a significant reduction in waste
materials and improved working conditions on site. SIP
constructions normally outperform standard timber frame
when it comes to maintaining a consistent interior
temperature as there is no breaks in the insulation that
could cause cold bridging. The integrity of the SIPS
panel is created using expanded polystyrene, a very
efficient insulator, sandwiched between two Oriented
Strand Boards (OSB).
The result is that buyers should benefit from a warmer
and more comfortable environment with a SIPS
construction with significantly no noticeable drops in
temperature as you move around the room. They also
result in much better energy efficiency which means a
reduction in the amount of Carbon Dioxide emissions from
the home.
Use of Jabroof Slimfix from Vencel Resil also has huge
benefits in reducing the amount of heat lost through the
roof – typically improving the U-value of a pitched roof
to between 0.37 and 0.16 W/m˛K, in line with Approved
Document L Building Regulations.
Jabroof SlimFix is also extremely easy to install as it
is supplied in pre-cut lengths, with counter battens and
gutter laths already fitted.
The system, which has been approved by the British Board
of Agrement (BBA), consists of a sandwich construction
incorporating an inner and outer layer of 8mm thick
moisture-resistant orientated strand board (OSB) bonded
to an insulating core of expanded polystyrene, which
provides a ‘warm’ roof construction. As the construction
of SlimFix means there is no risk of cold bridging, this
enables housebuilders to create thermally efficient
living areas under the roof space.
An added benefit is that the insulation is provided at
the level of the rafters, therefore the roof space
remains warm, providing thermal protection to water
services in the loft. Jabroof SlimFix is supplied from
Class E flame-retardant EPS as defined in BS EN 13163.
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