Thanks for your post. This does not sound like an application that would need ASV.
It sounds like there is no ventilation but there is good insulation and a vapor barrier That should suffice in your climate, assuming the building does not have extremely high moisture levels for some reason.
Todd Miller
2017-04-24 22:04:16.000000
Hi
I'm an architect considering a standing seam metal roof for a project I'm working on here in Columbus, Ohio. Our contractor has suggested that we need to use an above sheathing ventilation system if we go with a metal roof. My question is is this necessary in our climate? I would prefer not to include it, though I do understand that it might improve energy efficiency. I have designed metal roofs in the past, in more extreme climates (New Hampshire) and have *not* included this, so my sense is it is not required.
I should also say that we are planning a few inches of SPF insulation on the underside of the sheathing and then batts to make an insulation value of at least R-30 or more, so the assembly will be well insulated. We do plan to check that the dew-point will not occur on the inboard side of the SPF.
Thanks
Eric Thompson
2017-04-24 21:28:20.000000
Thanks!
--Eric
Eric Thompson
2017-04-25 14:22:31.000000
+1
Based on the insulation, climate, and roof construction (i.e. sealed/hot roof), I do not see any necessity for above deck venting. Does it make the roof work a bit better, sure. Is it overkill here, probably.