MikeD74T
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I used 29 guage in 26' sheets. Joists are 40" OC & metal is perpendicular. I have 4" rigid foam on top. MikeD74T
Pole barn ceiling advice
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A decent 29 ga will have a similar strength as a 7/16 OSB.
ME!
We do it all the time. All of the name brand buildings that I have seen do it as well. Works very well.
LD1
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I know I wouldn't want to be up on a roof walking around with 29ga spanning 8'.
Just to be clear, are we talking about the same siding??? I know some of the stuff you see on commercial buildings has MUCH larger ribs, thus allowing it to span further. I am taling about your everyday run-of-the-mill ploe barn siding. And the commercial style also usually comes in thicker guages.
LD1
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Well now that makes a lot more sense. Just as long as you dont have to walk on it while insulating, it would be alright.
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I put white metal in my shop on the ceiling and walls in '94. Still looks like new today, other than some dust. At that time, metal was the best buy.
I am also having it put in my new shop. Back then it was called "cover sheet". The protective sheets they put on top, to prevent your siding from getting scratched during shipping.
Today they call it "liner panel". I'm thinking it is running me $1.39 per sq. ft. But knowing it will be a one time deal,and no maintenance, worth it to me.
Also using this insulation Insulation for Less : Prodex : Reflective Insulation : Pole Barn Insulation : Metal Building Insulation : Bubble Insulation About 1/4" thick, double foil faced. I will be getting the 4' wide rolls, and using button fasteners to hold it just enough, until metal is fastened over top. I was told it had an insulation value of 15. something.., and it does..., but only under a roof, and in reflective purposes.. On walls, and ceiling 5. something..
Still.., should do as well, if not better than the 1 1/2" styrofoam I have in my old shop ceiling, and cut to fit between wall purlins. The waste oil furnace uses approx. 450 gallons of used oil per year, to keep the shop a comfy 65ｺ.
I am also having it put in my new shop. Back then it was called "cover sheet". The protective sheets they put on top, to prevent your siding from getting scratched during shipping.
Today they call it "liner panel". I'm thinking it is running me $1.39 per sq. ft. But knowing it will be a one time deal,and no maintenance, worth it to me.
Also using this insulation Insulation for Less : Prodex : Reflective Insulation : Pole Barn Insulation : Metal Building Insulation : Bubble Insulation About 1/4" thick, double foil faced. I will be getting the 4' wide rolls, and using button fasteners to hold it just enough, until metal is fastened over top. I was told it had an insulation value of 15. something.., and it does..., but only under a roof, and in reflective purposes.. On walls, and ceiling 5. something..
Still.., should do as well, if not better than the 1 1/2" styrofoam I have in my old shop ceiling, and cut to fit between wall purlins. The waste oil furnace uses approx. 450 gallons of used oil per year, to keep the shop a comfy 65ｺ.
