Has anyone used composite insulated panels for barn conversion roof?

[Jakekibb]

Contractor originally suggested Kingspan composite to sit onto op the pearlins but the architect doesn’t think it will pass build control due to lack of fire rating?

 

I’ve since found an alternative supplier “JI Roof 1000” which looks pretty much the same but does have a rating.

 

i note from others who’ve used it that it’s quite noisy and can be awkward to fit, we are keen on the inside look, we like the exposed pearlins and beams industrial finish. 
 

hoping for advice for any of you who may have used this recently?

[Nickfromwales]

11 hours ago, Jakekibb said:

 

i note from others who’ve used it that it’s quite noisy and can be awkward to fit, we are keen on the inside look, we like the exposed pearlins and beams industrial finish.

These are noisy when sun hits them and they heat & expand, and vice versa, would defo not be on any list of mine as the final connected finish to the interior of a residential dwelling I’m afraid.

 

You can achieve any look / finish, with cosmetic layers applied after the roof structure, so I’d reconsider your chosen make up here.

 

Almost all mention of these things is either commercial / industrial, or as the absolute rain screen in a domestic setting where the look needs to be replicated.

[saveasteading]

15 hours ago, Jakekibb said:

any of you who may have used this recently?

Me.

Just done it.

It has a metal internal skin and does not burn. Check the manufacturers spec. Which of course the architect could do, but probably wants you to spend more to make it more to their liking.

 

In business we've used it lots in commercial and education too. Oh a d our own office for 15 years without issues.

They are screwed down tight and I think that noise and movement are imagined issues by competitors.

Standing seam, otoh, is meant to move so may well make sounds.

 

You will hear rain on skylights. Most users tell me they like it because it is natural and a pleasant sound.

 

[Jakekibb]

1 hour ago, saveasteading said:

Me.

Just done it.

It has a metal internal skin and does not burn. Check the manufacturers spec. Which of course the architect could do, but probably wants you to spend more to make it more to their liking.

 

In business we've used it lots in commercial and education too. Oh a d our own office for 15 years without issues.

They are screwed down tight and I think that noise and movement are imagined issues by competitors.

Standing seam, otoh, is meant to move so may well make sounds.

 

You will hear rain on skylights. Most users tell me they like it because it is natural and a pleasant sound.

 

Which one did you use sorry? 
 

was your use recently residential? Do you have any photos or project updates? - thanks for your help. 

[Roger440]

I've used it, albeit in Workshop rather than houses.

 

But I'd use it on a house if appearance was OK in that environment.

 

In terms of fitting, I can't think of any roofing that is easier. It is as simple as it gets. One component. No layers, no gaps, no membranes.

 

The thicker it is, the less noise. But a thelin panel can be noisy in the rain. But no more noisy than my new fibre cement roof tiles are.

 

I'm at a loss as to why it's not used more, accepting that visually it often doesn't suit.

[Jakekibb]

15 hours ago, Roger440 said:

I've used it, albeit in Workshop rather than houses.

 

But I'd use it on a house if appearance was OK in that environment.

 

In terms of fitting, I can't think of any roofing that is easier. It is as simple as it gets. One component. No layers, no gaps, no membranes.

 

The thicker it is, the less noise. But a thelin panel can be noisy in the rain. But no more noisy than my new fibre cement roof tiles are.

 

I'm at a loss as to why it's not used more, accepting that visually it often doesn't suit.

Thanks, was that the Kingspan or the other brand? 

[Roger440]

1 hour ago, Jakekibb said:

Thanks, was that the Kingspan or the other brand? 

Can't say I know. It was a while ago.

 

Don't think there's any real practical difference. Just kingspan is about 20% more expensive. Because it's a market leading name.

[saveasteading]

Kingspan 150mm for the house. Other brands don't do that thickness or are as expensive.

40mm Colorclad for the garage. There is lots of choice in thinner panels.