How to Keep Steel Roofing From Sweating
Metal roofs are becoming more popular due to their durability. They are long lasting and much easier to install than an asphalt roof. One of the most common problems associated with steel roofing is the metal sweats, which could cause damage to the inside of the house.
Some homeowners choose to install metal roofs on their homes instead of the tradition asphalt roof because it is durable and a lot cheaper to maintain. There have been complaints of condensation building up on this type of roof, but this can be corrected by installing an attic turbine.
- Determine where the attic turbine should be installed. The perfect location for the turbine would be between two rafters. Use a felt marker to mark the installation spot once the location has been determined.
- Cut a hole in the spot you marked using a saber saw. If you are having difficulty cutting the hole use a drill to put a hole in the center of the mark you drew and use this as a starting point for the saw.
- Use plastic roofing cement to lubricate the base of the vent. Position the top of the base beneath the roofing and the bottom on top of the roofing. It is very important that his piece be properly placed to solve the condensation problem.
- Use 1 1/2-inch galvanized nails to secure the base of the turbine to the roof.
- Apply roofing cement over the head of the nails.
- Put the turbine on the base and secure it with sheet metal screws.