How To Waterproof Metal Shed Roof

Insulate the inside of the shed.

How to waterproof metal shed roof.

The roof on a metal shed will absorb the heat from the sun in turn causing the shed s interior to heat up. Waterproofing a metal shed roof combines two basic forms of weather protection sealing and painting. Staple insulation to the support studs of the shed not to the outside paneling. Many people recommend that waterproofing should be done immediately after installing a metal shed roof.

Bubble wrap is a cheap and effective way to insulate a shed but you can also use standard fiberglass insulation. However most of the metal shed rood manufacturers tend to include some coatings of weatherproofing. Next weatherproof the floor and walls install siding protect the roof and properly add gutters. Insulation creates a waterproof layer around the inside structure of the shed.

During the manufacturing process the metal roof has multiple applications of oil on the surface and this oil should be allowed to naturally wash off. When installing felt correctly on a shed roof you can achieve a waterproof membrane that fits seamlessly with the surroundings or stands out dependent on the colour of felt you choose. If you fail to waterproof any metal roof moisture will be allowed to seep under the roof and cause internal corrosion. Waterproofing a metal shed roof or any metal roof for that matter should not be done the moment the roof is installed.

Shed roof felt is one of the easiest materials to fit to a roof and can be done by anybody with a bit of diy experience.