Recent content by ChuckD035

I am about to go this route in my shop. Are we sure that moisture will not get trapped between the foam and metal or do the ribs provide adequate airflow to keep the moisture in check? I would hate to end up finding rust behind the walls.

OK. One last question. When putting foam between the girts do I need to worry about moisture being trapped between the metal and foam or do the ribs allow enough airflow to keep it in check? Thanks

They are 2x6. Obviously I could't do a drop ceiling due to the garage doors but I could add the foam to the bottom of the rafters like you mentioned. The first 12ft section is without a garage door is going to be a fully framed in room with an 8ft ceiling and 2x6 walls with insulation. The rest...

I wouldn't be able to create an attic space. We built it with a single slope roof to match the style of our house. I posted a couple pictures in an album on my profile so you can see what I am working with.

Do you still have outside air coming in and out of your insulated area through gable vents?

Makes sense. I had already put up a few panels but I can move them over to the other corner where I plan to frame a room for a little extra r-value. Thanks

OK. I just figured even something of low r-value would be much better than the bare metal which feels very hot to the touch when the sun is on it. Thanks

I know there are a ton of threads about pole barn insulation but not finding exactly what I want to know. I have a new 24x36 pole barn that only has the vinyl backed insulation on the roof. I am not trying to make this a living space, I just don't want it to be a sauna in the summer. I planned...