Is insulation required for an unvented exterior 12’x25′ portico roof in climate zone 7B?
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New barn construction is using an unvented roof (metal shingles over underlayment and 5/8″ plywood) with closed cell spay foam in the interior cathedral ceiling.
The exterior portico entrances and shed roof over a deck are also unvented and will have 1×4 T&G cedar covering the rafter bottoms.
Is insulation required in the exterior areas? If yes, what would be recommended?
Thank you, Ed
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Ed,
1. Is this a barn or a house? Here in Vermont, most barns aren't insulated.
2. Roofs over exterior areas don't need insulation.
Hi Martin,
Thank you for the feedback. It is a 2 story barn (which looks more like a house using stick construction). The 1st story tack room, feed room and lab will be heated.
The second story floor is 12" engineered wood I joists covered with 1-1/8" T&G plywood. The unheated 2nd story will be used for hay storage. Part of the second story may be heated in the future.