Insulation Systems for Buildings

metal standing seam roofMetal building insulation systems can be simple using fiberglass insulation glued to vinyl coating. The insulation system drapes over the structural purlins and girts. Insulation fits between these members and the exterior metal panels. The vinyl facing is to the inside showing a tight white vinyl between the support members.  rush trucking rigid board on top of purlins on metal building Filling the purlin or girt cavity adds extra R Value, and banding systems hold the additional fiberglass in place. Vinyl can be draped over the steel members to hide them also. R values on buildings range from R4 to R38 and above. Insulation systems can be designed to meet your local energy codes, such as the IECC 06, 09 or 2012. Let’s discuss the best type for your your application.

Metal building systems are used for commercial buildings, industrial, recreation, retail, shopping centers, picnic shelters, garages, canopies, parking, storage, mini storage, church buildings, gymnasiums, sheds, and more. These steel building kits can be erected quickly to allow the new business to start operating faster. The steel building uses I beam columns and rafters for main bents or main steel framing, usually the metal building main frames are 25 feet apart, and zee girts and purlins ( cee channels) for framing between the steel building kit rafters. The girts/purlins support the metal roof panels and metal wall panels. Walls can also be masonry or metal stud with hardiboard or stucco/ dryvit finish. Many accessories can be used on the metal building such as overhangs or canopies with metal soffits, vents, floor systems, cranes and hoists, skylite panels for lighting, windows, wainscot, liner, doors, vents, curbs for air conditioning. Very economical compared to other types of construction, call today for a metal building quote. 615-822-4811