I'm building a shed with a metal roof. What underlayment material should go between my OSB roof deck and the steel panels?
Underlayment – What Type of Underlayment Is Best for Metal Roofing?
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Best Answer
You need to always follow the metal roofing manufacturer’s recommendations for installation, but generally you can use 1-layer of 15# building paper if the slope is 4:12 or greater and it’s standing seam metal roof with concealed fasteners.
You need a minimum of 2-layers 15# building paper if it’s a slope between 2:12 and 4:12.
Below 2:12 slope you need to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for installation. (They’ll probably recommend a peel-and-stick underlayment.)