Cover board
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001399
A rigid board material installed over roof insulation and directly beneath the roofing membrane. It provides a stable substrate for the membrane, protects the insulation from damage, and can add fire resistance or impact resistance to the roof assembly. Common materials include gypsum, wood fiber, and high-density polyisocyanurate.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001399 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Abdeckplatte; Spanish: tablero de cubierta; French: panneau de recouvrement |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-001399",
"term": "Cover board",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A rigid board material installed over roof insulation and directly beneath the roofing membrane. It provides a stable substrate for the membrane, protects the insulation from damage, and can add fire resistance or impact resistance to the roof assembly. Common materials include gypsum, wood fiber, and high-density polyisocyanurate.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Abdeckplatte",
"es": "tablero de cubierta",
"fr": "panneau de recouvrement"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cover-board/"
}
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