03-04-2011, 03:38 AM
We have 4' unsupported eaves around our house. The roofing is 2.5" foam sandwiched between metal directly attached to longitudinal steel beams and the house perimeter. The roofing is strong enough that you can stand on the end of the overhang. It's fairly easy to install even for us amateurs. No trusses! No termites! We purchased it through Rob Tucker whom I'm sure can give more details.
There's been some discussion on the new building code requirements for insulation. We can definitely say that having the built-in insulation in the roof has been great. Before the windows and doors were installed the building crew would gather under the new roof for relief from the hot May and June sun at the time. Very noticeably cooler. Now, even with windows always open, the interior stays several degrees warmer at night and cooler during the day. The foundation is a slab and the walls are 4" foam SIPs which also helps temperature control.
White Cloud Nursery
www.whitecloudnursery.com
There's been some discussion on the new building code requirements for insulation. We can definitely say that having the built-in insulation in the roof has been great. Before the windows and doors were installed the building crew would gather under the new roof for relief from the hot May and June sun at the time. Very noticeably cooler. Now, even with windows always open, the interior stays several degrees warmer at night and cooler during the day. The foundation is a slab and the walls are 4" foam SIPs which also helps temperature control.
White Cloud Nursery
www.whitecloudnursery.com