Description

Research shows that warm roofs offer homeowners and occupiers a range of benefits over their cold roof counterparts.

Warm roofs make it easier to achieve a healthy indoor environment, reduce energy costs and, in some systems, provide a more durable roof structure.

BRANZ, alongside other researchers and industry partners, is exploring how the health and comfort of Kiwis can be improved by addressing the problems of temperature extremes and dampness that plague many of our homes – both new and existing.

Their research has shown that a construction technique known as a warm roof evens out the large temperature swings characteristic of conventional roof designs, dramatically reducing the risk of moisture problems in the roof structure and offering multiple other benefits for homeowners and occupiers.

Scope

This article includes:

• What is a warm roof?
• Significantly reduced condensation risk
• Wider benefits
• An investment in long-term gains