Roof Coverings & Insulation
From the Log Cabin Store
Roof Coverings
On our Apex log cabins we use hexagonal felt shingles, these are
self-adhesive, strong and durable. They are applied in 900mm
strips and fastened in place with heavy duty staples, they are a
high end long-lasting product. It creates an attractive honeycomb
hexagonal effect, this is then finished with a rectangular ridge tile
protecting the ridge of your building. They have a desired lifespan
of 20 years.
On our pent roof log cabins we offer EPDM rubber roofing if
required as well as the standard roof shingles. This is a high
density rubber membrane that is glued with a specialist glue to
the roof boards. It is manufactured in one complete section and
therefore has no joins, overlaps or areas where water might get in.
It is pinned in place with the facia boards to give a neat, durable
and protective roof covering. This has a desired lifespan of 20
years.
The roof is insulated with either 50mm rockwool or a 25mm
foil backed solid foam board which sits inside a framework of a
25x50mm pressure treated batten.
Roof Insulation
To ensure your cabin is cosy in the winter and
cool in the summer you have the option to
insulate the roof and floor. The roof can be
insulated in either a 50mm Rockwool which
is carried out internally thus not affecting
the height or externally with 25mm foil
backed solid foam board which sits inside a
framework of a 25x50mm pressure treated
batten. It is then covered by a 12mm ply
board. The shingles are then fixed on top of
this, this makes the roof a finished thickness
of 56mm providing a water tight and thick
barrier from the cold and beaming sun.
Floor Insulation
The floors are insulated with a 25mm foil
backed foam board, these are held up
against the bottom of the floor boards with
a 18x38mm batten. This also creates a void
which allows air to circulate keeping the
floorboards ventilated and dry, it is then
capped either end with a treated board.
