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Posted by Tony Hwang on September 12, 2007, 12:00 am
gimmeroof@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi, we want a steel rood for the cottage. We had several contractors
> come and quote. All but one want to use 1x4 strapping. One wants to do
> 2x4. What would be the benefit of using the 2x4, other than the price
> difference. We have cathedral ceilings, with one side sloping toward
> North. Winds can be strong, but are slowed down by huge spruces that
> grow on that side.
> Thanks Folks!
>
Hi,
2 x 4 will give more air gap. Other than that I have no clue.
My cabin has 1 x 4. Almost 7 years since it's built and no roof trouble.
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> come and quote. All but one want to use 1x4 strapping. One wants to do
> 2x4. What would be the benefit of using the 2x4, other than the price
> difference. We have cathedral ceilings, with one side sloping toward
> North. Winds can be strong, but are slowed down by huge spruces that
> grow on that side.
> Thanks Folks!