Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Metal Roof Noise 2Nov 27, 2020 9:07 pm Try the following steps, 1. Use Proper Fasteners. The fasteners secure the roof material (in this case, the metal) to the roof deck. 2. Use Adequate Insulation. 3. Use Suitable Underlayment. 4. Overlay the Metal. 5. Use a Raised Profile. 6. Use Thick Metal Sheets. 7.Use Textured Metal Sheets Re: Metal Roof Noise 3Jan 10, 2021 10:26 am I’m an architect. These steps are for an ordinary metal roof on battens, not an insulated roof panel. I’ve installed the panels on my granny flat and the noise of rain is loud. It took us ages to get to sleep. Am now considering installing a secondary ceiling on framing with insulation blanket beneath without any connection to the panel. Be warned Nope, only on the inside, I've literally has my ears to the brick outside and can't hear anything. I can sort of 'reset' the noise by pressing firmly on the studs. This… 10 5017 Upgrading your windows to soundproof ones, like triple-glazed, can make a significant difference. While changing window… 4 8628 You are fine. The concrete is never going to explode. Worse case scenario is that it develops a crack from different rates of expansion but hopefully it's got some… 5 4507 |