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I built a wood frame pole barn and used poly-backed fiberglass insulation under the ribbed steel roofing. Now, 5 or 6 years later the poly backing is tearing and the birds are nesting between the insulation and the roofing. It looks terrible. I need suggestions on how to repair the insulation or re-cover it in a way that will keep the birds out! Any suggestions? The purlins are about 32 inches apart and the trusses vary between 8 and 10 feet on center.	Guest User 3/13/2006	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7754/find/
They make tapes that match the facing so you can tape the holes shut. failing that I would consider installing a foil faced cellular product (Environmentally Friendly Products) and installing it to the underside between the purlins and taping it to the purlins.	Allan Reid Dura-Loc Roofing Systems, Inc. 3/14/2006	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7755/find/
Yes, another expert told me nearly the same thing, either bubble-wrap or foam insulation foil faced. Instead of taping or stapling, I think I might have to fasten it with batten strips to the purlins. Thanks!	Guest User 3/14/2006	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7756/find/
That woul;d hold it better but you should tape the joints and edges to stop warm air loss and condensation.	Allan Reid Dura-Loc Roofing Systems, Inc. 3/15/2006	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7757/find/