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TOITURE CHAUDE [1 record]

Record 1 2025-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
CONT

A hot roof is a type of roof assembly that is non-vented. Insulation is installed underneath the roof decking, leaving no space for ventilation. Without ventilation, the space is warmer, which is where the terminology "hot roof" comes from.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
CONT

Toiture chaude. Il s’agit de toitures isolées en sous face des plaques nervurées, et caractérisées très généralement par l'absence de lame d’air entre la sous-face de la couverture et l'isolation.

Spanish

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