OT Slightly - Building Roof Repair

[tom]

Can you restate your question to include what it is you're trying to deal with? I think it has something to do with roof repair, but the pics don't show too much. Sorry. Tom

[A. Smith]

I have a pole barn.

(38k)

The roof insulation extends from the inside out to the full length of the eve.

(41k)

This is a picture with a section of the insulation removed.

(52k)

What is the best way to deal with this?

[A. Smith]

Sorry, I guess I have been looking at it too long.

It is foam > Can you restate your question to include what it is you're trying to

[A. Smith]

26"

and then to

27"

What do you do with the joints of the soffit? I haven't worked with it. Can the sections be managed?

Ya, I guess that could be done. In the one picture where the roofing is visible, I cut the insulation leaving the piece above the

2x4 joist. I would probably have to cut that insulation out and hammer the nails down.

Just wondering if someone has a magic, nothing-to-it solution.

[Colbyt]

What is the distance from the exterior wall to the center joist and then to the drip line shown in the above picture?

I am thinking vinyl soffit but the span might be to great.

OTH can you not just remove the insulation and paint the bottom side of the metal roof?

Colbyt

[Colbyt]

Vinyl soffitt goes up like siding except you never do butt joints. It installs like tongue and groove. You would have a good bit of waste. You would get 2 53" cuts per 12' board. Also I think the span it too great. When I use it on porches I always nail it every 16". That may be more nails than required. I really don't know the maximum span.

Removal and painting is the low cost option.

Colbyt