Metal roof system

A metal roof system adapted to allow for ventilation of vapors, comprising:

• a sloped roof having a first end and a second end thereof, said roof sloping generally downward from said first end to said second end, said roof having a wooden decking and a metal panel overlaying said decking, said decking having a generally planar top surface, said metal panel having a generally planar portion thereon;
• a plurality of spacers disposed between said decking and said metal panel, each of said spacers having a generally planar top section, a generally planar bottom section and a center section interconnecting said top section and said bottom section, said center section maintaining said top section and said bottom section in a spaced apart relation,
• one or more openings in said center section of said spacers, said one or more openings forming an airflow cavity between said decking and said metal panel, said airflow cavity adapted for the flow of air between said second end of said roof and said first end of said roof;
• a first fastener attaching said spacer to said decking;
• a second fastener attaching said metal panels to said spacer;
• and
• a ridge vent at said first end of said roof, said ridge vent in fluid flow connection with said airflow cavity.

A method of installing a metal roof system adapted to allow for ventilation of vapors on a sloped roof, comprising the steps of:

• a) Attaching a wooden decking to a roof support member of a structure;
• b) Attaching one or more spacers to said decking, wherein each of said spacers has a generally planar top section, a generally planar bottom section and a center section disposed therebetween, said center section having one or more openings therein;
• and
• c) Attaching a metal panel to said top section of said spacers.