Join the MRA | Member Login
Find a Professional
  • Why Metal Roofing?
    • About MRA
    • Benefits of Metal Roofing
    • Compare Roofing Materials
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Inspiring Metal Roofing Projects
  • Homeowner Resources
    • Metal Roofing Buyers Guide
    • Resilient Housing Guide
    • Metal Roof Sustainability Guide
    • Above All Else You Need a New Roof eBook
    • MRA News
    • Member Provided Resources
    • 3rd Party Articles
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Preparing for Hurricane Season
  • Gallery
  • Visualizer
  • Ask The Experts
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Existing Metal Roof Questions
    • Installation
    • Is A Metal Roof Right For My House
    • Metal Roofing Benefits
    • Product Selection
    • Other
    • Archive
  • Find a Professional
Join the MRA Member Login
Sign Up Log In Add New Topic

TOPIC: General Discussion

Metal roof frost/leaking

Return to General Discussion

Return to Archive

Return to Forum

This topic has been closed by the administrator. Comments are no longer accepted.
About two years ago I purchased a home in Maine (which was built about 6 years previously). The roof is metal. Yesterday I noticed a leak in the ceiling. Removing the wallboard, insulation panel, and sheets of insulation allowed access to the roof. There was frost on the bottom of the wood which is under the metal roof and some of the frost was melting and coming down the beams and into the house. Is this condition common with metal roofs, and what can be done to fix it?
Guest User

1/19/2007
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9144/find/
Ideally, from the inside out, construction would consist of the following: drywall, vapor barrier, insulation, vented airspace (with intake and exhaust vents), decking, underlayment, metal roof. Missing one or more of those components can lead to problems like what you are experiencing. Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

1/20/2007
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9145/find/
  • About the MRA
    • Member Companies
    • Leadership
    • MRA News
  • For Professionals
    • Join the MRA
    • Industry Resources
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
©2018 Metal Roofing Alliance. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions