Need to know how good Prodex insulation is for under metal roofing?
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Thinking about using Prodex insulation under metal roofing need advice.
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Troy,
Prodex is foil-faced bubble wrap. Many retailers of Prodex publish exaggerated R-values for this nearly worthless product.
Here is a link to an article with more information on this issue: Stay Away from Foil-Faced Bubble Wrap.