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Metal roof-over question
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:14 pm
by BOOBILL
Does the section in the book on roof-over cover older homes with a step down roof? Can it be done that way or will it need re framed to be one level surface?
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:06 pm
by Mark
It mentions the step-down, but doesn't cover it in detail. Is it a complete drop-off, or a gradual slope?
Mark
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:07 pm
by RumCreeker
I don't think you will have a problem with condensation. The foam insulation between the original roof and the new metal roof-over should prevent this.
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:49 am
by BOOBILL
Thanks for the reply Mark It is a gradual slope about a 1 foot drop over 2 feet
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:15 am
by Mark
The roof will work fine with a gradual slope. The metal will easily bend around the slope. Just be sure at the seems that the piece of metal on top overlaps the piece of metal on the bottom.
Mark
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:49 pm
by BOOBILL
Thanks for the info Mark. Just ordered the manual. Been thinking about it for a while. I'm preety handy with most things but it never hurts to have too much info.