Insulate A Frame Roof

On top of the ice and water shield we start framing out a cavitiy to hold insulation.

Insulate a frame roof.

The roof is composed of asphalt shingle on top of plywood sheathing which is supported by sistered 2x8s rafters with a four foot span between rafters. For the same reason insulation shouldn t touch the roof s underside. In typical lumber frame construction roof insulation is placed between rafters and then covered up with drywall. This saves money and time.

Osb wrap steel roof on the outside. Closed cell spray foam. Don t forget to add a vapor retarder to your garage roof insulation installation. Recommends the following types of spray foam insulation.

The airflow from the soffits to the ridge vent keeps the roof cool and prevents ice dams and the material will block that flow. 2x2 stringers and 3 4 rigid insulation on the inside creating a channel for soffit to ridge venting plank drywall the inside and blow it full of nice cheap eco friendly celullose insulation. Open cell spray foam. Don t worry we will tie the roof down better in a later step.

I used 2x6s for the framing toenailing the 2x6s into the roof system. Staple plastic or foam baffles to the roof sheathing near the eaves to keep the material away. When the rafters are exposed such as in timber frame houses this technique is. Several of the rafter bays are interrupted by skylights.

To help with energy conservation and noise pollution many office buildings and homes use metal roof insulation as a way to cut down on these issues. The right way to insulate attics and cathedral ceilings with batts using certain t. Instead of using a tall a frame ladder to perform the entire insulation process use scaffolding which is much more stable and thus a safer option. This helps prevent garage floor condensation and water logging on the sheathing and wood trusses.

You only insulate over the interior of the cabin all the overhangs are left free of insulation. There is currently no insulation or ceiling.