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Tony Kibbie 12/10/2013	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?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19044/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 12/10/2013	Some products can be installed this way. However, due to condensation concerns, I generally advise against residential installations without decking.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19045/find/
Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 12/10/2013	+1 Solid decking will give you a better look, sound performance, and install quality.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19046/find/
Tony Kibbie 12/11/2013	my skip sheeting is 1X8 with a four-inch gap. I plan on installing standing rib roofing with a breathable vapor barrier. Thoughts?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19047/find/
Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 12/11/2013	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.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19048/find/

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