Tapered polyiso insulation resources

GAF experts in roofer training center demonstrating path of water on taper polyiso with golf balls

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Rely on your dedicated GAF tapered insulation design specialist for detailed, high-quality solutions that can help you deliver on every project.

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Get tapered insulation design strategies that help optimize drainage, achieve thermal resistance, and address project-specific needs.

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Work with our design professionals to evaluate and optimize your own design, including development of free alternative proposals.

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Our regionalized tapered insulation design professionals understand local conditions, and work with contractors, distributors, architects, and consultants nationwide.

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Learn from videos, on-site presentations, and other materials to help you better understand tapered design and our Tapered Design Group solutions.

Promote positive drainage with tapered design

See how common tapered layout designs help drive rain water to the roof drains to promote positive drainage.

Tapered Polyiso System Components

Tapered insulation resources

Whether you need designs, layout strategies, or just suggestions on how to handle unique job site conditions, the GAF Tapered Design Group offers trained specialists and a comprehensive offering of products and other resources.

Profiles
1/16" - PDF1/8" - PDF3/16" - PDF
1/4" - PDF3/8" - PDF1/2" - PDF
All Tapered Profiles - PDF
Standard Tapered Layout Designs
2-Way/4-Way Slope to Center of Drain - PDF1-Way/2-Way Slope to Drains and Scuppers - PDFSnub Nose Crickets and Sumps - PDF
4-Way Slope to Offset Drains - PDFKite Crickets - PDF3-Way Slope to Edge - PDF
Types of Crickets - PDFAll Tapered Layouts - PDF

Tapered Cricket Design Fundamentals

Join Tapered Design Manager Andy Seymour for a discussion of some Tapered Cricket Design fundamentals, including key terminology, as well as guidelines for choosing the most effective cricket width and slope for your unique roofing challenge.

Tapered Installation Training

GAF trainers and roofing veterans Dave & Wally provide an overview of a roof project from start to finish — including tips on installing tapered ISO insulation.

How to Correctly Install Tapered Roof Insulation | Roofing it Right with Dave & Wally by GAF
How to Intersect Tapered Roof Panels For Proper Slope | Roofing it Right with Dave & Wally by GAF

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Use these links to connect with the products and people you need to get the job done.

Map of GAF roofing territories to connect you with the tapered design specialist in your location
WEST
 Sarah Scruby,
Tapered Design Specialist,
720-933-1845
sarah.scruby@gaf.com
SOUTHWEST
 Kevin Rougeau,
Tapered Design Specialist,
 409-659-8125
kevin.rougeau@gaf.com
CENTRAL/CANADA
 Jon Nolen,
Tapered Design Specialist,
 317-460-2132
jon.nolen@gaf.com
SOUTHEAST
 Stuart Savage,
Tapered Design Specialist,
 317-512-2938
stuart.savage@gaf.com
 
EAST
 Veronika Chwieroth,
Tapered Design Specialist,
973-580-4784
veronika.chwieroth@gaf.com  
 Chris Curlew,
Tapered Design Specialist,
207-468-7539
chris.curlew@gaf.com  

Tapered Design Management Team

 Andy Seymour,
Director of Tapered Design and Sales
463-214-1396
andrew.seymour@gaf.com
 Alan Carr,
National Architectural Representative,
Prebid Design Assistance, AIA’s, Presentations

207-229-0960
alan.carr@gaf.com
 Kim Crepeau,
Senior Tapered Account Manager,
Order Management, Customer Service

207-274-4273
kimberly.crepeau@gaf.com
 Emily Tennyck,
Tapered Account Manager,
Order Management, Customer Service

207-274-4273
emily.tennyck@gaf.com
 Brian Kennedy,
Tapered Account Manager,
Order Management, Customer service

862-222-2754
brian.kennedy@gaf.com
 Jason Minyard,
Tapered Design/Project Coordinator
469-690-8701
jason.minyard@gaf.com