Proper Installation of metal roof | Ask The Experts Forum

Richard Phillips 10/1/2013	I am having to replace my roof. I currently have a 20 yr old composition roof. It is made up of 30 yr composition over felt. The decking is tongue and groove and is in good shape. I am considering installing a metal roof over the current roof. I have been told that the metal can be installed directly over the old shingles with no underlayment or vapor barrier. What would be the proper way to do this. I am having a contractor do the installation. Thanks for any help you can give me.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18861/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 10/1/2013	As long as you have good attic ventilation, you do not need a vapor barrier. However, I feel that you do need underlayment even for re-roofing. This is to separate between the rough surfaced old shingles and the back of the new metal roof. Also, I feel that it is required by International Building Code (though not all may interpret the IBC that way).	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18862/find/
Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 10/2/2013	Is the attic ventilated to begin with or is it an insulated roof deck? Gotta have a slip layer at a minimum and I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't recommend one given the fractional cost.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18863/find/

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