Structural Louisville Roofing Repair
Adding insulation to a mobile and manufactured home Louisville roofing cavity presents special challenges, because it is usually not possible to physically venture into the roof cavity, as usually can be done with a site-built home. Blowing insulation into the roof cavity is the most effective and economical method for adding insulation to the manufactured homes roof assembly. Blown insulation is cheaper than the foam insulation installed on rooftops. And, it"s more effective than merely installing rooftop insulation, because blown insulation provides a continuous, seamless blanket where it does the most good""directly above the ceiling. Leaving an air space between indoors and the new insulation""as happens with most applications of rooftop insulation""doesn"t work as well as a thick insulation blanket right above the ceiling.
Remember, insulation will lose its thermal resistance if it gets wet. Look for signs of past water damage inside and outside. Find out why the damage occurred. Before proceeding with roof-cavity insulation on metal roofs or on shingle roofs, carefully follow these preparatory steps: Inspect the ceiling, including closets and cabinets. Completely seal all penetrations and seams in the ceiling. Inspect all seams on the roof, especially those around roof penetrations. Seal open seams and repair damaged areas before or during insulation. Take steps to maintain safe clearances between insulation and hot objects like flues and recessed light fixtures""especially when using polystyrene-bead insulation.
Roof-Cavity Insulation - Metal Roofs
After one have adequately prepared, he or she is ready to gain access to Louisville roofing cavities under metal roofs. Be sure to have the patching materials selected and on-site. Cut 10-inch-square holes in the center of the metal roof on top of every other truss. This will allow access to roof cavities on both sides of the trusses. Centering the 10-inch-square hole on top of the truss produces two 4-by- 10-inch rectangular holes that provide access into two adjacent truss spaces. These holes provide enough room for roof-cavity inspection and for moving the insulation fill-tube around, providing good coverage. Blow fiberglass insulation through a 2-or-2 inch diameter flexible fill-tube into the cavity all the way out to the edges. To patch the holes use 14-by- 14-inch square piece of 18-gauge galvanized steel, screwed to the galvanized roof and glued with roof cement. Cover that patch with an 18-by- 18-inch square of foil-faced butyl rubber.
Remember, insulation will lose its thermal resistance if it gets wet. Look for signs of past water damage inside and outside. Find out why the damage occurred. Before proceeding with roof-cavity insulation on metal roofs or on shingle roofs, carefully follow these preparatory steps: Inspect the ceiling, including closets and cabinets. Completely seal all penetrations and seams in the ceiling. Inspect all seams on the roof, especially those around roof penetrations. Seal open seams and repair damaged areas before or during insulation. Take steps to maintain safe clearances between insulation and hot objects like flues and recessed light fixtures""especially when using polystyrene-bead insulation.
Roof-Cavity Insulation - Metal Roofs
After one have adequately prepared, he or she is ready to gain access to Louisville roofing cavities under metal roofs. Be sure to have the patching materials selected and on-site. Cut 10-inch-square holes in the center of the metal roof on top of every other truss. This will allow access to roof cavities on both sides of the trusses. Centering the 10-inch-square hole on top of the truss produces two 4-by- 10-inch rectangular holes that provide access into two adjacent truss spaces. These holes provide enough room for roof-cavity inspection and for moving the insulation fill-tube around, providing good coverage. Blow fiberglass insulation through a 2-or-2 inch diameter flexible fill-tube into the cavity all the way out to the edges. To patch the holes use 14-by- 14-inch square piece of 18-gauge galvanized steel, screwed to the galvanized roof and glued with roof cement. Cover that patch with an 18-by- 18-inch square of foil-faced butyl rubber.