Roof cassette
Offsite residential construction, Glossary of terms, published by Buildoffsite in 2018, describes roof cassettes as: ‘A factory-manufactured panel similar to floor cassettes. For pitched roofs in residential applications they will usually be timber or steel-based SIPs spanning from eaves to ridge. They are supplied insulated and require no additional truss style support making them ideal for providing extra roof space in housing applications. They are also used in commercial situations.’
Faster, Smarter, More Efficient: Building Skills for Offsite Construction, published by CITB in April 2017, defines a roof cassette as an: ‘Offsite prefabricated roof panel, usually timber or steel SIPs (structural insulated panels) and similar to floor cassettes. They are generally used in residential. Fully insulated and ideal for extra roof space.’
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