roof ventilation

[Paul Guillot]

I own a MH in West Palm Beach, Florida. The park is about 12 years old. Many MH owner have to change the asphalt shingles and around 50% of them replace it with aluminium metal sheet. The contractor put a 2" styrofoam right on the asphalt
shingles covered with aluminium sheets. The contractor say to the home owner they do have to keep the ventilation because the white aluminium reflects the heating and the styrofoam keep the inside of the roof fresh and cool. I have three questions: 1. do u agree it's not necessary to keep the ventilation?
2: I checked on internet on the federal gov HUD site and I do not find the information regarding the roof ventilation for MH. Could u tell me where to find it?
3: Would u know any other site where I could find the code regulation for roof ventilation on MH.

Thank u very much for ur help.

Paul Guillot

[David Oxhandler]

I also live in Florida and have recovered several older shingle roofs with aluminum pans. We always used a vented roof cap at the peak to let the roof "breath". Your best bet would be to contact the original builder of the home to find out just how necessary this might be.

You can find a listing of MH builders on-line at our web site for The Manufactured Housing Yellow Pages

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