Metal Building Insulation

Fiberglass blanket insulation, often laminated to a vapor barrier and left exposed

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The Metal Building Insulation Products You Need

Air Barrier

Air barriers are designed to keep air from entering or exiting a metal building. Air barrier systems often also protect from water vapor and pollutants.

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Radiant Barrier Insulation

Protects against radiant heat gain/loss in metal buildings

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Fiberglass Blanket Insulation

Cut-to-size insulation for walls and roofing, often laminated with a vapor barrier

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Facings & Vapor Barriers

Allow insulation to be exposed and effectively control condensation

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Metal Building Insulation R-Values

Metal building insulation is available in a wide range of R-values, including R-10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 25, 30 and a combination of these. It is also available in CCB (condensation control blanket). (R-value requirements are governed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in each state or municipality. Please check with your AHJ to determine the correct code for your area.)

Different regions require different levels of insulation.This map shows the most cost-effective levels of insulation for the different climate zones in the U.S. Based on your zone, use the table to find out how much insulation you need. The higher the R-value of insulation, the more thermal insulating capacity it has. Zones 1, 2, and 3 make up the southern portions of the U.S. and have an average suggested minimum insulation rating of R-30 in attics and R-13 along floors. Zones 4 to 7, which cover the northern half of the country, suggest that attic insulation have a minimum R-38 rating and floor insulation have a minimum R-25 rating.

How to Use Metal Building Insulation

Metal building insulation is used to insulate metal buildings, wood frame buildings, and concrete walls. For metal building roof insulation, it is installed over the roof purlins and/or in the purlin cavity. For walls, it is installed between the girts and the wall panel or in the girt cavity.

Metal Building Insulation Facings

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Metal building insulation is available with a facing that can be laminated in one of our 18 lamination facilities. Facing provides a water vapor and/or radiant heat barrier to one side of the product. During metal building insulation installation, tabs on the facing can be used to secure the insulation into the wall or roof by using fasteners.

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Common Accessories

Patch Tape

To patch tears in the facing and seal around openings

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Banding

For insulation support in the puril cavity

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About Metal Building Insulation

Metal building insulation is fiberglass blanket insulation, often laminated to a vapor barrier for condensation control and left exposed.

What Is Metal Building Insulation?

Metal building insulation consists of a vapor barrier laminated to fiberglass blanket insulation and is custom cut to fit the building. The vapor barrier facing allows the insulation to be exposed, controls condensation, provides light reflectivity and can achieve longer lengths to span the widths of metal buildings.
Metal building insulation is a highly efficient method of insulating steel structures to meet required R-values and wide roof spans. It also provides thermal performance, comfort, sound absorption, and improved aesthetics.

We Carry the Metal Building Insulation Brands You Want

Service Partners is your go-to source for metal building insulation, providing products from top Service Partner brands, and partner brands including CertainTeed, Knauf, Johns Manville, Owens Corning, Fi-Foil, and Sol-R-Eclipse. Our trusted team members will help you find the right metal building insulation prices for your budget, plus answer any questions you have about how to install metal building insulation. Get help today!

Metal Building Insulation Supplies Near You

Service Partners has an unbeatable selection of metal building insulation supplies and over 75 conveniently located branches to serve our contractors’ needs. Plus, we have 18 lamination facilities across the nation that can produce and ship our top-rated products anywhere in the nation. No matter what metal building insulation supplies you need, we can get them for you when you need them. Contact us today!

Metal Building Insulation Benefits

Metal building insulation provides a number of benefits, including condensation control, sound absorption, and improved aesthetics.

Condensation Control

Metal building insulation is key to high thermal performance for your metal building. Metal building insulation provides effective condensation control, helping to keep moisture at bay and protecting construction from costly damage. As a result, it also improves energy efficiency of the building.

Sound Absorption

Metal building insulation is known to have great sound absorption qualities. Whether you are using it for a roof, a wall, or throughout the entire building, you can expect high-quality sound absorption from metal building insulation products, such as facings, barriers, and fiberglass blanket insulation.

Improved Aesthetics

Metal building insulation is great for improving the aesthetics in a metal building. Metal building insulation can be installed to hide the purlins in the building for a clean appearance, and it can provide light reflectivity, which can reduce the need for additional lighting requirements. Whether it’s the owner or the project manager wanting improved aesthetics, you can get the look you want with metal building insulation like fiberglass blanket insulation and laminated facings.

Common Metal Building Insulation Questions

We have answers for your questions about metal building insulation. Check out the most common questions below and if you don’t see yours, call us today!

What Is Insulation Facing?

Insulation products are available both faced and unfaced. If an insulation product has facing, it contains an added layer on one side. The added layer helps to protect construction from elements like moisture, which can cause damage and mold build up. Facing is commonly made from paper, plastic, and foil.

Where in a Building Is Metal Building Insulation Normally Used?

Metal building insulation is normally used in roofing and walls of metal buildings. When it is installed in a roof, it is done so over the roof purlins and/or in the purlin cavity. For wall insulation, it is installed between the girts and the wall panel or in the girt cavity. For more questions on how to install metal building installation, contact us today.

What Are the R-Values for Metal Building Insulation?

Metal building insulation is available in a wide range of R-values, including 10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 25, 30, and combinations of these. It is also available in CCB (condensation control blanket). No matter what the R-value needs are for your metal building insulation project, we can help.

In What Geographies Can Metal Building Insulation Be Used?

Metal building insulation, such as fiberglass blanket insulation, facings and barriers, can be utilized in metal building insulation projects for walls and roofing in any climate zone. No matter where you and your project are located in the United States, we can help you get the best metal building insulation prices and product for your application and budget.

Can Metal Building Insulation Be Used in Residential or Commercial Construction?

Metal building insulation, such as fiberglass blanket insulation, facings and barriers, can be used in both residential and commercial construction. However, it is most often used on metal buildings in commercial and industrial construction roofing and walls. To find out how to use these products in your project, contact us today.

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