Loud Metal Roof

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April 24, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

alextolle

Brian in Florida asked:

I have a metal roof with no underlayment, just the bare metal and it is so loud. My question is: if I add 1/2 inch osb under it will it really help with the sound or do i need to add more like the roofing foil which looks like bubble wrap... thank you in advance

April 24, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

alextolle
This is what our roofing expert, Henry Staggs had to say in response to your question:

Typically, the sound proofing is done with insulation boards and or a specialized underlayment. Unless he wants to take the metal off and start over again. He would need to climb up in the atic and use a sound barrier there. Same as they use in sound studios. Which can get costly as well.

 
My best advice is to that remove the metal, install an underlayment. Also, I would be concerned about vapor and condensation if there is nothing between the metal and the wood. 

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