Pole barn Insulation

Rustyiron · Jan 30, 2016

Barnbuilder said:
I don't know if they offer different roll sizes or R value. Would be nice.

I have seen something similar (in a roll) with the white face but it was a few inches thick, not sure if it had the foil radiant barrier on the back.

prevent · Jan 30, 2016

wow thats a really nice building

ovrszd · Jan 30, 2016

Rustyiron said:
I have seen something similar (in a roll) with the white face but it was a few inches thick, not sure if it had the foil radiant barrier on the back.

When I built my all metal building I first insulated it with 4" white face roll insulation. Didn't have the foil barrier, bare fiberglass on one side. White barrier "in". Can't remember what R value it was, have to look it up. I added 8" of blow-in to the roof/ceiling. My shop is very easy to heat. That's why I was curious if a better R value could be bought in that design. I think the Foil Radiant barrier is valuable.

ovrszd · Jan 30, 2016

prevent said:
wow thats a really nice building

Isn't it!!!! I couldn't find any details that were wrong. Very professional!!!!

Rustyiron · Jan 30, 2016

ovrszd said:
I think the Foil Radiant barrier is valuable.

I have read reports where it is very effective (above the insulation, facing the roof deck) in a ceiling application in hot climate's (for cooling). Not sure on it's performance in a wall/heating situation.

ovrszd · Jan 30, 2016

Rustyiron said:
I have read reports where it is very effective (above the insulation, facing the roof deck) in a ceiling application in hot climate's (for cooling). Not sure on it's performance in a wall/heating situation.

Me too. Can't prove that with any redneck logic.

roadhunter · Jan 30, 2016

This is one inexpensive option.
https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/pole-barn-post-frame-materials/p-1444423324296.htm

ovrszd · Jan 30, 2016

It only has an R value of 8. Not much there. I'm thinking the stuff "builder" posted, with foil barrier, probably has as good of R value??

Barnbuilder · Jan 31, 2016

I couldn't find anything on the website for the R value. Looks like they have one with foil on both sides.

Thanks for the kind words. Wish I could build something similar for my family but the wife won't go for it. I'll get some more pics up when the interior is finished and cleaned up.

ovrszd · Jan 31, 2016

Barnbuilder said:
I couldn't find anything on the website for the R value. Looks like they have one with foil on both sides.

Thanks for the kind words. Wish I could build something similar for my family but the wife won't go for it. I'll get some more pics up when the interior is finished and cleaned up.

Please do!!!

Barnbuilder · Jan 31, 2016

I'll have them posted here. Sorry to the OP for getting his thread off track.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/339960-wrapping-up-another-pole-building.html?highlight=

handirifle · Jan 31, 2016

Barnbuilder said:

Boy, put a few axles and tires on that thing and you'd have the worlds largest toy hauler!!

That think would take up half my property.

Mac25 · Feb 4, 2016

Barnbuilder said:
Sorry guys forgot about this. Happened to find shipping paper on the roll so was able to find the supplier. http://s940.photobucket.com/user/gregoryburke/media/20160130_121538_zps8hbmvuqy.jpg.html http://s940.photobucket.com/user/gregoryburke/media/20160130_121513_zpsotxevt2n.jpg.html http://s940.photobucket.com/user/gregoryburke/media/20160130_121445_zpsq52ycwrh.jpg.html Here is the website: iiproducts.com

Contacted these guys and found out that their product is supposed to be put up before the metal. Unfortunately, my barn is already built, so I am look for a product that can be applied after construction. Looking for something other than spray foam. Thanks.

Mac25 · Feb 4, 2016

Contacted these guys and found out that their product is supposed to be put up before the metal. Unfortunately, my barn is already built, so I am looking for a product that can be applied after construction. Looking for something other than spray foam. Thanks.

Gary Fowler · Feb 4, 2016

I think that roll stuff which is put down then the sheet metal placed over it is strictly for condensation prevention. Not much R value to a 1" thick fiberglass regardless of what facing material is used.
I just put in some R13 fiberglass in my boat/lawnmower storage area (Roof). Lowes price for 11 precut pieces 96" long x 23" wide was $70. I don't plan to heat or cool it and the insulation is mostly just to keep the summer temps down. My neighbor had given me several rolls of R13 for the walls so I just continued with that R value when I had to buy a bit more.
Installation instructions say to finish seal it after installation but I don't plan to do that on this lean-to shed. I did put up some pieces of plywood on the bottom 4 feet so that I don't damage the insulation when parking my boat and lawnmowers. Per todays pricing, I don't think you will find anything cheaper than bat fiberglass insulation. It may not be the easiest to install but one pays a big premium for spray type that IS easy to install.

pmsmechanic · Feb 4, 2016

You may not want spray foam but here is an idea worth considering.

A neighbour of mine here in Alberta built a workshop that he wanted insulated. I never saw the figures but he told me that he bought his own application equipment and supplies for very little more than the cost of fiberglass. Now he foams other peoples shops as a sideline and has more than recouped the cost of his equipment.

People living in the US have a lot more choices than we do on stuff like this. I would look into it.

The newer water based foams are very fire resistant.

ttriff · Feb 4, 2016

The rolls of insulation typically used when the metal is being attached to the building can certainly be installed after the fact.

When they finished my building there was a ton of insulation left over. I intend to add some it to walls with a barn 'lining' (either metal, wood sheathing or Hardi-Panel) over it. Will use the rest to augment the exiting R-19 in the ceiling. A little more problematic attaching it to the ceiling of my all steel building with it's metal purlins as compared to those with wood frame construction.

Those living close to Denver, Atlanta or Chicago can get thick Poly-iso or EPS foam panels at a big discount from
Insulation Products - repurposedMATERIALS

Barnbuilder · Feb 4, 2016

Mac25 said:
Contacted these guys and found out that their product is supposed to be put up before the metal. Unfortunately, my barn is already built, so I am look for a product that can be applied after construction. Looking for something other than spray foam. Thanks.

Sorry Mac25. didn't realize you were already built.

AGRIMAN · Feb 4, 2016

pmsmechanic said:
You may not want spray foam but here is an idea worth considering.

A neighbour of mine here in Alberta built a workshop that he wanted insulated. I never saw the figures but he told me that he bought his own application equipment and supplies for very little more than the cost of fiberglass. Now he foams other peoples shops as a sideline and has more than recouped the cost of his equipment.

People living in the US have a lot more choices than we do on stuff like this. I would look into it.

The newer water based foams are very fire resistant.

He must have got a really good deal on a used system. There's nothing wrong with that if it works and he is able to make some side money. I would be very careful with buying used equipment, especially if you have no experience with using it. There's a lot of expensive maintenance in spraying foam.