Metal Shed Roof Condensation

Why metal shed and garage roofs get condensation.

Metal shed roof condensation.

Metal tools go rusty fabric becomes mildewed there must be a way to solve this problem. A metal shed is great for storing items or can be used as a workshop. It took me a while to work this out but if you think of the way a solar still works that is what is happening to your shed roof. Condensation in metal sheds is a commonly reported problem the inside of the shed roof is running with water and this damp atmosphere is bad for the items that are stored there.

Picture a cloud of moisture floating overhead between the rafters. An alternative tried and tested method of eliminating condensation from your metal garden shed is to clean off the underside of the roof panels with a methylated spirit making sure all panels are dry then purchase polystyrene tiles and attach them onto the underside of the sheds roof using a specialist spray glue that bonds polystyrene to. This acts like a giant radiator so the air inside the shed gets very warm. There are steps to take to ensure as little condensation occurs as possible.

That excess moisture ends up as drops of condensation on the roof. Warm air has much greater capacity to. However the one issue that occurs with these sheds is condensation. As it cools it can t hold as much moisture.

It requires very little maintenance and unlike wooden sheds it is not necessary to stain or treat the outside. The metal roof heats up quickly in the sun. Metal roof sweating is a result of excess humidity condensing on the underside of your roof. Warm wet air rises and meets the cold roof and cools.