Two metal roofs that we encountered had four layers of roofing material under the metal roof. The 2 x 4-inch stringers are being installed with 6-inch screws into “framing members.” ...

To vent the roof, holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit, ... Pros and Cons for Metal Roofing Installation. Steel roofs can be noisy and unattractive in residential settings.

Cost: Plain and simple, when you look at the cost of a metal roof vs. shingles, metal roofs are a significantly larger investment. Weight: Metal roofs are heavy.

Q. I am seeking advice on replacing a roof on a summer camp, a typical asphalt-shingle one with no ventilation. This is not a heated building, and the soffits are not tight; I can see light at the ...

The asphalt shingles, however, were nailed directly to the roof deck with no air space below. The metal shake roofing was attached with a batten/counter-batten system that allowed airflow underneath.