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Roof underlayment

Coopsdaddy | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on

Building in zone 3,cathedral ceeling in 3rd floor bonus room,using 3.5 inches of OCF and 3.5 inches of cheaper in trusses,than using a john mansville nailbase,we will have first layer of 7/16 osb roof sheathing than put nailbase down,what kind of underlayment would you advise to go on top of nailbase and under standing seam room.

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  1. Coopsdaddy | | #1

    ?

  2. Chaubenee | | #2

    Synthetic underlayment. Also, use 5/8" OSB so you avoid clips. Clips make make bumps visible if you use a darker colored roof. Also, what is your pitch?

  3. Coopsdaddy | | #3

    12/12 pitch
    I will have 7/16 osb than 1.5 inch polyiso that's bonded to another layer of 7/16 osb,no were to put clips.
    Thanks

  4. Coopsdaddy | | #4

    Unless they need to go on bottom layer of osb for support?

  5. Chaubenee | | #5

    The ones underneath the foam don't matter. 12/12 you can use a snap lock panel roof no issues. That is one hell of a steep roof.

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