Insulating Tin Shed Roof

Insulating a shed roof is typically done using insulation below the roof deck and between the rafters.

Insulating tin shed roof.

Remove the existing roof if you have one. Attach a weather proofing or vapor resistant sheet of material over the plywood. It will help you to eliminate problems that may come when the house becomes extremely cold in the winter and terribly hot in the summer. Here s how to insulate with iso foam boards.

If spray foam is too expensive the next best method would be iso rigid foam boards to insulate the inside of your metal shed. Now cover all the roof of your shed with foam insulation but do not overlap. Care is needed to ensure that there is sufficient ventilation space between the underside of the roof deck and the top of the insulation. Lay and attach plywood or osb oriented strand board to the exterior.

You want exact measurements as foam must fit snugly. Measure the roof area and. Remember the duct tape will also prevent leaks and enhance the efficiency of the foam insulation. In order to add moisture barrier under metal roof you can spray the undersides of the roof by using a thick layer of polyurethane spray foam.

Polyurethane spray foam metal roof insulation. Remove all items from the interior of your shed. Measure the area of the walls and ceiling. Use duct tape to cover the edges of the foam insulation so that you will greater protection against moisture.