Metal roofing / Discussions

Can you make a green roof with an existing metal roof?

...metal? What layers should I add? Is it safe to assume that the waterproofing is done by the existing metal roof? Do I still need the root-barier membrane, or should I skip directly to the HDPE membrane? Thank you very much! Metal roofing is really durable and a great option for your roof. If it is still in good conditi...

Posted by Alexandra Dobrescu Dec. 3, 2021 Walls and Roofs 1 response

How you vent a metal roof?

...metal roofing) Metal roofing. Any alternative method, and any that are preferable but more expensive, would probably start with adding new roof trusses and then insulating in the bays with Rockwool or perhaps cellulose. You would then need to add sheathing and a drainage plane, then the strapping and metal.  Here is o...

Posted by Kim jarrett July 12, 2019 Roof coverings 3 responses

Where can I get steel cladding like on your prefab house?

...metal cladding?      Great questions, but where are you located? The S1600 prefab kit house is manufactured in Quebec, so if you're nearby then we may be able to help you out. Otherwise I would propose you try a google search with 'metal cladding / siding' and your region, that may unearth a regional supplier. As for f...

Posted by Flower Lunn March 1, 2020 Walls and Roofs 2 responses