Can I insulate my aluminum patio roof?

Question

I added a screened room to my mobile home. I also have vinyl windows. in the summer the sun beats down on the home almost all day Someone told me I could have insulation installed in the roof panels, and that i may even be able to do it myself. Right now it's impossible to enjoy my patio between 1-5pm because it so hot you can't breath. I'm in the Pasco, FL area - 34667

Appreciate any help you can give

Answer 1

Yes. Usually the insulation goes on the topside. You will need to measure the panels (mine are 4 feet wide). I also added a 6 inch valance at the end that acts as a gutter. Works great! Port St. Lucie area, neighbor.

Answer 2

Aluminum Patio Roof Panels

Answer 3

I agree with RustyNail that the panels are thin and not meant to support that kind of weight. But, I think a wall anchor that spreads the weight inside the foam would work if that's the only place to attach. I'm imagining that there's no wall available since these usually are just supported at the ends. If so, then my first suggestion would be no curtains at all. My second would be to find a long wall anchor. With 6" of foam, I would think you could do a 4" long anchor and get pretty good support. Rusty may disagree.

Answer 4

Mobile home refoofing, I had it done, and they did it in one day. They came and installed 2inch foiled insulation right over the existing roof. Then they installed new roof panels..Unbeliveable how much cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. It will pay for itself living up here in the Northeast..

Answer 5

Yes you can....you can use metal strapping to hold up 2" foam insualation to the underside of the metal roof that you can get at Home Depot, Lowes, or any hardware store
good luck

Answer 6

I don't care if you want to insulate your roof. Yes it can be done fairly simply.

Answer 7

insulating it is easy.......... finishing it will be the trick

try painting the top of the roof white