Skip Sheeting

I have a cedar shake roof with skip sheeting that I am going to tear off. Can I install metal roofing directly on the skip sheeting?		Tony Kibbie 12/10/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19044/find/
Some products can be installed this way. However, due to condensation concerns, I generally advise against residential installations without decking.		Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 12/10/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19045/find/
+1 Solid decking will give you a better look, sound performance, and install quality.		Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 12/10/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19046/find/
my skip sheeting is 1X8 with a four-inch gap. I plan on installing standing rib roofing with a breathable vapor barrier. Thoughts?		Tony Kibbie 12/11/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19047/find/
You do not want a breathable underlayment. The attic needs to vent through the ventilation zones and not to the underside of the roof. Venting to the underside of the roof will create sweating and condensation issues.		Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 12/11/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19048/find/

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