Barn roof insulation

[goeduck]

I am not a roofer by any means but I do not see how it could be done properly from below. It would seem it would be faster from the top a few joists worth at a time and move across the structure so that the entire roof is not down at once. If that is her concern.

 

[Tompet]

She's not going to go for isocyanate nailed underneath. She doesn't want metal on the ceiling or t&g pine. Even if you staple the insulation under the stripping or bottom of the rafters the condensation is going to pool.

Impressive "barn"! t&g would look really nice....what is it she is trying to accomplish? Just aesthetics on some level...

 

[rgr33]

I like the idea of spray foam insulation, without removing existing metal roof, it seems the simplest way to go.
What is her objection there?

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Is she blaming you after 14 years? What kind of warranty do folks expect? Whatever you do is going to be a mess, taking the roof off and old insulation off, or cutting new blue board to fit between the joists. Could the old, drooping sheeting be glued back into place with spray adhesive? Maybe staple screening over the joists to hold it up and camouflage it?

I agree the best way would be to take the roofing off a couple of pieces at a time and put new insulation under. New screws would be in order, with a tiny squirt of high premium caulk in each hole. Even the screw gauge might need to be a size larger to use in existing holes. I have taken screws out and then put them back, only to not hold. It would take longer than roofing a new barn.

 

[EddieWalker]

If removing the metal is not an option, I would tape up the torn insulation. Foil tape seems to work the best for me, but I would research what the best tape would be for the damaged material. Then I would cut pieces of rigid foam and fit them between the purlins. I would remind the client that you will only do the job if you can do it the best way possible.

 

[Doofy]

Geeze, I'd just hang her with a new rope. Some folks are just so hard to please.

 

[Doofy]

Sounds like a NO WIN situation to me.

 

[Barnbuilder]

Easy guys! She is an awesome customer. She just wants it fixed. She wants it to look good. I'll probably have to meet with her husband and see if I can talk him into removing couple sheets at a time and replacing insulation.

What's up there is falling apart. As soon as I touch it it's going to hit the ground. Where it has fallen the condensation is dripping and it's driving her nuts.

She knows it's not my fault. I've done a lot of work for her over 14 years and intend to keep that work relationship going. Just wanted to see if any of you had any other ideas.

Only bad thing is I fell getting in my Bobcat and tore the ligaments in my thumb. Wil require surgery and I'll be out of commission for couple months.

 

[goeduck]

I can imagine the condensate bothering her plus it looks like it is hitting the wall in that one spot and marking that nice woodwork. They seem to have the bucks, so you just have to talk them into doing it right.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

That's a steep roof! You would need a climbing harness and ropes to be safe. I wouldn't even try to get on it without ropes. Would the cupola have to come off too, or was that built before roofing? How did you roof it the first time?