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Condensation in Metal Building

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Dave Fisher

12-13-2003 22:07:44




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I have a metal outbuilding and a tractor shed that is metal that is starting to get condensation on the inside roof.
What can you do about it?




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Dieselrider

12-14-2003 16:58:50




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 Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to Dave Fisher, 12-13-2003 22:07:44  
We put up a 40'x 60' pole building last year and the way we handled the condensation was to spread out house wrap (tyvek) over the purlins directly under the metal roofing. It really stops the driping of the roof. The building is heated and no dripping.



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John

12-14-2003 16:11:34




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 Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to Dave Fisher, 12-13-2003 22:07:44  
if you are not trying to keep the building warm, install some vents in the roof or walls. as long as the interior and exterior temps are equal condensation will not form.



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Scott Green

12-14-2003 17:41:58




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 Re: Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to John, 12-14-2003 16:11:34  
Hi again John. Yes , condesation will still form , even with ventilation. When it comes to metal roofs , all you need is that quick change from either heat below , or heat from the sun. You need insulation bonded directly onto the metal. No air gap what so ever. Spray on styrofoam is the answer. You can also use a ceiling , or any other material to temporarily catch the drips.



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Mike

12-14-2003 08:57:31




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 Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to Dave Fisher, 12-13-2003 22:07:44  
I grew up in a semi-tropical place and we always laid chicken wire on top of the rafters and then laid builders felt (tar paper) before nailing down a metal roof. Especially important in a hay barn. The chicken wire holds the paper up well and the wind can't get at it.
I've done that here in Arkansas with my new place. Got some odd looks at first but now some of the locals are starting to do it too.

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GG

12-14-2003 06:37:54




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 Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to Dave Fisher, 12-13-2003 22:07:44  
In most cases, the moisture is coming from the ground. A thick plastic ground cover will slow or stop this problem. If the building has a concrete slab, the plastic should have been between the ground and the slab.



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jim

12-14-2003 06:04:27




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 Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to Dave Fisher, 12-13-2003 22:07:44  
I found that by moving air across the roof with a small fan (14"-16")helped condensation in my 48'x48' Butler buiding.



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Scott Green

12-14-2003 02:27:30




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 Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to Dave Fisher, 12-13-2003 22:07:44  
A ceiling with insulation would help , but not stop the condensation problem with metal roofs. You need to have a tight bond between the metal roof panel , and the insulation. What you need to do is have the spray foam insulation applied directly to the under side of the metal roof panel.



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Willie Nevarez

12-29-2003 07:25:22




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 Re: Re: Condensation in Metal Building in reply to Scott Green, 12-14-2003 02:27:30  
I have major condensation problems with my new metal roof. The insulation was put between two I Joist of sheetrock ceiling to OSB Wafferboard which is nine and half inches in depth no air space between, keeping in mind that this is a vaulted ceiling with rafters as I joists. Would this spray foam insulation help my situation. note: there is no ventalation within the rafter vaulted roof. What happened is that R-30 was required to pass code and so we went on with it.

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