Insulating An Outdoor Metal Roof

Metal roofing is one of the most durable and long lasting roof materials on the market and can easily last for decades with little maintenance.

Insulating an outdoor metal roof.

Insulating a metal shed roof with rigid foam can be done one of three ways by laying the board prior to applying the roof by removing the existing roof and installing new foam board or by insulating the existing metal roof from the inside. Bubble insulation is not reliable. If you are experiencing mold and mildew growth damp spots on your ceilings and walls or musty odors there is a good chance that your metal roof is not properly insulated. If you plan to insulate your metal roof with fiberglass go ahead but follow smart installation procedures.

Spray foam is a large scale version of what comes out of a can. You can insulate a new or existing metal roof using a variety of different techniques. Radiant barrier insulation can be used in conjunction with thermal insulation or independently. To maximize the energy efficiency of these roofs the roof structure must be properly insulated.

This in turn prevents moisture condensation on the metal roof. Enter fiberglass insulation a common relatively inexpensive easy to use product. Metal roof insulation increases the temperature of the inside surface of the ceiling. Metal is an energy efficient and cost effective roofing material.