[Greenbuilding] SIPs vs. fix/improve the roof/ceiling

[Nick]

There is an interesting product line that I ran across on line called 
roofhuggers http://www.roofhugger.com/.  I've never used them but decided to 
keep them in mind for someday that I might want to add a roof and perhaps 
insulation over an older one.

Nick

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>
> Justin Close wrote:
>> I have this odd little idea (or is it a dream?) about my current home.
>> I live in a 1955 stick built house with no insulation in the walls
>> (2x4).  The ceiling (2x6 rafters) is sort of insulated: once by some
>> grayish blowin material and then an overcoat of pink fiberglass.  It
>> isn't very well sealed at all or terribly continuous.  The roof itself
>> sags in a few spots (visible from the backyard) and has some problems
>> with flashing around the chimney (centrally located in the house - but
>> the exposed outer brick is decaying and needs to be rebuilt, according
>> to one tradesman).
>>
>> My little idea is to remove the roof and replace it with structural
>> insulated panels (SIPs).  This would solidify and straighten out the
>> roof and provide needed insulation and sealing.  It would also allow for
>> less concern when installing lights in the existing ceiling (won't have
>> to penetrate the insulation layer).  Is this possible, practical,
>> sensible?
>>
>> Let the discussion ensue...
>>
>> Justin
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