Building codes for metal roofs | Ask The Experts Forum

Guest User 12/4/2008	Do Florida Building Codes require strips of wood under the metal roof to provide ventilation? My in-laws had a metal roof put on over one lay of asbestos shingles and there does not appear to be an air space between the roof and the metal.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12398/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 12/5/2008	This is not required by code. It is an option per some metal roof manufacturers. However, attic ventilation (below the roof deck) is required by code.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12399/find/
Guest User 6/12/2010	I think you should check the International Residential Building Code and the Florida Building Code revisions (they adopted the IRBC) if I am reading them right. Chapter R907	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12400/find/

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