Insulating Metal Patio Roof

This is different from the normal roll up type of insulation as it comes in panels rather than paper covered fiberglass.

Insulating metal patio roof.

A pan roof has a less finished look with the pan roof sections either corrugated or creased to add rigidity. Insulating a new metal roof step 1 install plywood or oriented strand board osb to act as structural roof sheathing. The roof panels of the insulated patio cover feature the same deep wood look of rough sawn cedar. Lay the plywood perpendicular to the roof joists and fasten it in place using galvanized or stainless steel roofing nails.

The batts are located side to side on the rafter of the roof. Our insulated roof panels have the look of wood with none of the problems you get with wood covers. Fiberglass batts or glass mineral wool metal roof insulation the most common material used for an insulating metal roof is fiberglass batts or glass mineral wool. Both materials make a great physical barrier between the interior building and the metal roof.

This foam can be used on either the outside or the inside of the sheathing. This in turn prevents moisture condensation on the metal roof. 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. They make the roof panels 3 to 6 inches thick not just at the edges where the fascia on a pan roof may be that tall but all across the panels.

The insulated roof system creates a thermal barrier system that will not radiate heat which is common on single skin or non insulated patio covers.