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I am planning on installing metal roof over battens over old shingles. An installer said that over time, the temp difference where the metal is over the battens will cause a color difference. In other words, you will be able to see a different color where the battens are. Never actually heard this, but did see one metal roof where you could see the outlines of the battens
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12/21/2012
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I, too, have seen this but sometimes felt maybe I was seeing some difference in the dew on the panels which could be caused by temperature differential over the battens versus over the airspaces. I would think your best chance of avoiding this would be with a top quality paint finish. The other question though is why use battens versus direct to deck? Todd Miller
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Isaiah Industries, Inc.

12/22/2012
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