Adding a Raised tropical roof to your holiday Caravan & Annexe is an excellent way to regulate interior temperatures and protect from the Rain.

 

Installing a secondary Roof (Tropical Roof) will give you added protection from heavy rain that acts as an umbrella. The top layer deflects torrential tropical rain, ensuring the primary roof remains mainly dry.

 

You will also be creating an ambient air gap which prevents the sun's harsh heat from transferring directly into your van, which can keep the living space up to 10 degrees cooler in summer & also protects your main roof from UV damage, allowing you to leave roof vents open during rain.

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What is a Tropical Roof:

A tropical roof, Mainly Skillion Desight with an approx. 5 - 7 degree fall is essentially a second roof built over an existing roof, it is a highly effective engineering solution designed to protect buildings and assets from extreme heat and heavy rainfall.

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• Dual-layer design: A secondary roof skin raised above the main structure.

• Open-air gap: An intentional space left between the two roof layers.

• Continuous ventilation: Wind flows freely through the gap to remove heat.

 

Asset Protection Benefits

• Extreme Heat Mitigation: The top shield absorbs direct solar radiation.

      The air gap prevents heat from transferring down into the structure.

• Reduced Thermal Stress: Minimizes the constant expansion and contraction.

      This prevents premature structural cracking and warping.

• Waterproofing and Leak Shielding: Acts as an umbrella.

      The top layer deflects torrential tropical rain, ensuring the primary roof remains mainly dry.

• Energy Cost Savings: Significantly Lowers indoor temperatures. This reduces the strain and electricity costs of air conditioning systems.

• Extended Asset Lifespan: Protects internal equipment, inventory, and building foundations from humidity, mold, and heat degradation.