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Title
Asphalt shingles over insulation or insulated deck need room to breathe
Asphalt shingles over insulation or insulated deck need room to breathe
Date
11/2001
11/2001
Author(s)
FRSA
FRSA
Page(s)
8
8
Source
Florida Forum / FRSA
Florida Forum / FRSA
Keyword(s)
asphalt shingles; insulated deck; air space; air flow
asphalt shingles; insulated deck; air space; air flow
Abstract
Placing asphalt shingles directly over insulation or an insulated deck is not a good idea, especially in hot humid climates. Some simple but important reasons why this practice should be avoided along with illustrations of several ventilation options are given in this article.
Placing asphalt shingles directly over insulation or an insulated deck is not a good idea, especially in hot humid climates. Some simple but important reasons why this practice should be avoided along with illustrations of several ventilation options are given in this article.