Corrugated roof quandary.

Jun 24, 2021 Last reply: 5 years ago 3 Replies

Thinking about my workshop roof, if I put galvanised box profile straight onto steel purlins, with a air gap under, then insulation, then a vapour barrier (e.g. Visqueen), then a ceiling of plasterboard or what have you, will there be condensation problems in the roof space?



I was thinking of putting 11mm OSB under the galvanised and over the steel roof framework, but I'm not sure that adds anything but weight and expense.



So, order of components top (exterior) to bottom (interior):


Box profile screwed to.... Steel angle purlins.



An air gap.



Insulation layer (Rockwool, foam sheets, whatever). Vapour barrier. Plasterboard.


Ventilation through each gable end is possible. Observations?


I am of the opinion that steel roofing is the worst when it comes to condensation problems so I would opt for either Onduline or Caroline corrugated bitumen roofing not that they are immune to condensation.

Seeing as your trusses are fairly evenly spread I think I would use either Celotex or Kingspan on the bottom of the trusses the foils save you another process as they act as vapour barriers, just make sure you seal up all the joins with foil tape. Plasterboard to finish off and a couple of vents in each end wall to ensure a good ventilation through the roof space.

Richard

I put box section over the old felted 18mm ply roof, then 50mm celotex "seconds" between the rafters, then plasterboard to finish. Slightly OTT but not very expensive, saved the hassle of removing the old roof and means I'm not concerned about walking on the roof.

You'll get condensation any time the temperature of the steel drops below the local dew-point. It's why things go rusty even in a dry garage.

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