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Insulating Various Types of Metal Buildings With Efficiency

Metal buildings can sustain gaps, cracks, and openings through which air and moisture can penetrate. Spray Foam Specialties, LLC recommends the use of spray foam insulation to address this specific concern.

Optimal Insulation Solution

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a high-performance insulator and sound barrier. The closed-cell type, in particular, is ideal for maintaining comfortable temperatures in metal buildings or pole barns.

It is among the most cost and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional cellulose and fiberglass insulation.

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How It Works

Spray foam works by expanding through gaps and cracks in metal buildings. It creates a tight barrier around the property, preventing hot and cold air, vapor, and moisture from penetrating a building’s interior.

Benefits of Closed-Cell Insulation

Powerful Insulator

Metal buildings have thousands of fasteners, welds, beams, and panels. These materials conduct heat into and out of a metal building, causing other insulators to be less effective.

With the expansive nature of spray foam, a building’s nooks and crannies are left tightly sealed. This way, it effectively insulates the structure and eliminates thermal bridging concerns.

Energy Saving

In 1996, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducted a study that measures the effectiveness of insulation methods in transferring heat.

The researchers found that closed-cell insulation is 20% to 30% more energy efficient than fiberglass materials installed in metal constructions.

Airtight Seal

When moisture leaks occur, this can lead to uncomfortable interior environments and high energy bills. Spray foam insulation fills in even the smallest crevices, placing an airtight seal around openings, such as the following:

  • Drains
  • Pipes
  • Stacks
  • Structural Support
  • Vents

Effective Moisture Barrier

Locating water leaks in metal buildings can be difficult and costly. The leaks are due to the presence of angular corners in these types of constructions. Flashings in roofs also tend to move, increasing the potential for undetected water leaks.

Closed-cell insulation adapts to irregular surfaces, corners, and junctions, forming a tight and seamless waterproofing membrane on nearly every type of roof.

Mold Prevention

Spray foam is composed of an inert polymer. This type of material does not allow the growth of mold or bacteria. It is effective in promoting better indoor air quality, thus creating a safer and more productive environment.

Superior Structural Strength

Removing damaged wall panels after spray foam has been applied is among the concerns of metal building owners. Fortunately, closed-cell insulation has a high compressive strength.

This means the material can help increase the structural integrity and rigidity of metal buildings while protecting the entire structure. Closed-cell foam application also costs half the price of panel replacement in metal buildings, adding to its cost-efficiency.

Powerful Insulator

Metal buildings have thousands of fasteners, welds, beams, and panels. These materials conduct heat into and out of a metal building, causing other insulators to be less effective.

With the expansive nature of spray foam, a building’s nooks and crannies are left tightly sealed. This way, it effectively insulates the structure and eliminates thermal bridging concerns.

Energy Saving

In 1996, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducted a study that measures the effectiveness of insulation methods in transferring heat.

The researchers found that closed-cell insulation is 20% to 30% more energy efficient than fiberglass materials installed in metal constructions.

Airtight Seal

When moisture leaks occur, this can lead to uncomfortable interior environments and high energy bills. Spray foam insulation fills in even the smallest crevices, placing an airtight seal around openings, such as the following:

  • Drains
  • Pipes
  • Stacks
  • Structural Support
  • Vents

Effective Moisture Barrier

Locating water leaks in metal buildings can be difficult and costly. The leaks are due to the presence of angular corners in these types of constructions. Flashings in roofs also tend to move, increasing the potential for undetected water leaks.

Closed-cell insulation adapts to irregular surfaces, corners, and junctions, forming a tight and seamless waterproofing membrane on nearly every type of roof.

Mold Prevention

Spray foam is composed of an inert polymer. This type of material does not allow the growth of mold or bacteria. It is effective in promoting better indoor air quality, thus creating a safer and more productive environment.

Superior Structural Strength

Removing damaged wall panels after spray foam has been applied is among the concerns of metal building owners. Fortunately, closed-cell insulation has a high compressive strength.

This means the material can help increase the structural integrity and rigidity of metal buildings while protecting the entire structure. Closed-cell foam application also costs half the price of panel replacement in metal buildings, adding to its cost-efficiency.

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Greener Alternative

Spray foam is beneficial to your structure and the environment. It is designed to last a very long time, so you use fewer materials that could end up in landfills across the country.

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Have spray foam insulation installed in your metal building. Reach out to our team in Odessa, Texas for details.

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