ᐅ Insulating a Garage Roof: Correct Order of Installation

Created on: 3 Jun 2016 10:52
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tomtom79
I have now had three contractors come to seal our garage roof, and I have received three different opinions and price quotes.

For a 6x6 meter (20x20 feet) garage, the prices range from 1400 to 3800 euros.

I just want a watertight garage that doesn’t develop mold inside.

What is the correct method for sealing a garage roof?

Are two layers of bitumen enough?

Is a layer of insulation required in between?

Is a vapor barrier needed?

How was it done in your case?
tomtom791 Sep 2016 17:31
For example, this is now through MyHammer, since I prefer to book companies via MyHammer.

The others I found through classified ads or the Yellow Pages.

The requirement was 25m (82 feet) of aluminum in anthracite.
About 3m (10 feet) of that as a connecting sheet.

Cut to size approximately 50cm (20 inches)
Drip edge formed as a fold

Screenshot einer Auftragsübersicht mit Angebot für Spenglerei und Metallbau auf Smartphone
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Bieber0815
1 Sep 2016 22:31
Here, 21 linear meters of titanium zinc for 1100 euros gross, all complete.
tomtom792 Sep 2016 10:42
AOLNCM schrieb:
If no roof structure is planned, a concrete ceiling should be insulated from above.
Usually with polystyrene, or in the case of a flat roof, also green roofing.
Concrete creates a thermal bridge.

Condensation can form on the ceiling solely due to engine heat and humidity in winter.
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Some experts from the green forum say exactly the opposite. In summer, insulation on the inside results in a cold wall. When you then open the door, the warm, very humid summer air condenses on the surface.

As for me, I have windows installed and will keep them open in summer if necessary. Besides, my door's 20mm (0.8 inches) insulation isn’t very effective anyway.
AOLNCM2 Sep 2016 13:20
Yes, there are many experts.

For "non-experts," two images are attached. The graphics, as well as the comments below them, might be interesting for some.

The source of the graphics is visible on the images. I highly recommend the site for experimentation.

Moisture protection diagram: relative humidity within the building component with condensation.


Cross-section of wall assembly showing moisture distribution, relative humidity, and dew point line.
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Bieber0815
5 Sep 2016 23:16
AOLNCM schrieb:
Two pictures attached for "non-experts."

Under which conditions do these pictures apply? Unheated garages?
AOLNCM6 Sep 2016 10:29
Unheated.

Diagram for moisture calculation: 2D method, relative humidity within the building component.