Replace Insulation In Pole Barn Roof

For budgetary purposes plan on roughly 2 3 per square foot for the materials to repair pole barn roof leaks.

Replace insulation in pole barn roof. It ranges from r 5 to an r 16 value depending on the type. Here the insulation is placed between the inner purlin supported by the truss and the outside metal panel. Above the roof trusses this choice comes with new construction or a roof replacement. The size of the barn also plays a large part in the cost of the roof replacement.

The higher the r value the higher the insulation capacity. Has an open ridge vent. One or two inch insulation can be placed on the exterior of the building underneath the steel. In a non insulated pole barn there will be a large amount of heat transferred in and out.

You should also replace the ridge cap rake trims ridge and eave closures and reflective roof insulation. Thank you mike the pole barn guru responds. Steel roofing is a highly conductive material in terms of heat transfer. R values indicate the insulative properties of the material used.

My question is can i leave an air gap between roof and insulation as i plan on using r19 batting and covering with facing. Similar to the repair on the column you can also do the same with a truss. 30x40x16 roof layers are metal synthetic underlayment osb 2 8 purlins. Pole barn insulation thickness one or two inches.

One is to remove the panels remove the old insulation and replace it with new insulation. Larger barns are going to cost more to recover than smaller barns. To repair it there are two primary methods. The important point to keep in mind is that many post frame buildings just need a facelift.

I want to start insulating my pole building. The actual length of the steel and number of pieces will depend upon roof slope and overhangs. This is not only because of the metal costs. Labor additional materials insulation and even the pitch of the roof can all play a part in the final cost and that will vary depending on the size.

Mike the pole barn guru. The fiberglass insulation used in this method can be as high as r 13 insulation thickness on single layer systems range from r 7 to r 30.