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The insulation is subsequently covered by the layers required to create the finished, walkable surface, which may include cement or ceramic paving depending on the selected roof system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Extruded polystyrene (XPS)<\/strong> is particularly suitable for this application because it combines <strong>low water absorption with high compressive strength<\/strong> and is suitable for the conditions encountered above the waterproofing layer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>X-FOAM\u00ae HBT<\/strong> can be used as the thermal insulation layer in treadable inverted roofs. Its shiplap edges allow adjacent boards to be accurately coupled, while its <strong>compressive strength of \u2265 300 kPa<\/strong> makes it suitable for roof build-ups where the insulation is subjected to the loads transferred by the overlying layers and pedestrian use.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As with other inverted roof systems, the effect of rainwater flowing between and beneath the insulation boards must be considered when determining the thermal performance of the complete roof build-up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3273,"template":"","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"treadable inverted roof insulation or flat roof","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Treadable Inverted Roof Insulation with XPS | Ediltec Insulation","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"XPS insulation for treadable inverted roofs, combining thermal performance, high compressive strength and protection of waterproofing layer","id_tipo":"14","id_traduzione":"","titolo":"","testo":"","ordine":"0","visibile":"1","immagine":"","prodotti_consigliati":"11_EN | 62_EN","seo_link":"treadable-inverted-roof-or-flat-roof","seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_description":"","_bridge_tax_data":"[]","_bridge_imported":"1","_bridge_source":"laravel_bridge","meta_vantaggi":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A treadable inverted roof combines the advantages of the inverted-roof configuration with the possibility of creating a <strong>usable pedestrian surface<\/strong> above the insulation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The thermal insulation is positioned <strong>above the waterproofing membrane<\/strong>, helping protect it within the roof build-up.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The upper layers create a <strong>walkable finished surface<\/strong>, allowing the flat roof to become a usable space.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>XPS combines <strong>low water absorption and high compressive strength<\/strong>, important characteristics for insulation installed above the waterproofing layer.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The mechanical properties of XPS allow loads from the upper roof layers to be transferred through the insulation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Shiplap-edge boards help maintain the <strong>continuity of the thermal insulation layer<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis configuration is particularly useful for terraces and other accessible flat-roof areas where both thermal insulation and a durable pedestrian finish are required.","meta_posa_opera":"<strong>X-FOAM<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> HBT<\/strong>","meta_avvertenze":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">In a treadable inverted roof, the insulation must be suitable not only for installation above the waterproofing membrane but also for the <strong>mechanical loads transferred by the finished roof build-up and its intended use<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The required compressive strength should therefore be selected according to the design loads. 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