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    Aug 27, 2014, 12:16 PM
    Metal over shingles
    I'm putting a metal roof over a shingled roof.

    I will run 1 x 4 pine screwed to rafters... then the metal will screw to 1 x 4.

    My question :
    Should I put a vapor barrier between the 1 x 4 pine and the metal ?
    (visqueen or tar paper)
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    Aug 27, 2014, 01:22 PM
    Vapor barriers are to be at the point where moisture condenses (due to cold), so that means on the inside of the attic rafters.
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    Aug 27, 2014, 05:21 PM
    Thanks for the reply joypuly... but do not understand,

    Or does that mean the answer is "no" no need for vapor barrier between metal and wood ?

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