Retrofit Metal Roof Barn Insulation

Roof below the purlin.

Retrofit metal roof barn insulation. The cmi retrofit system is an easy and effective way to support laminated blanket insulation between the purlins in a steel building. Silvercote is part of the distribution international di family of companies. Retrofitting insulation in existing metal buildings with new insulation will help to seal air leaks and improve energy efficiency. Reflectix insulation products are a technologically advanced insulation material ideal for new construction or retrofit applications in commercial industrial metal and post frame buildings.

A 5 wide fiber glass blanket is standard. Butt the furring strips together tape and staple to keep them together if required. Adding new insulation will add additional r value which saves energy and money in the long run. Retrofit installation of the simple saver system is done completely from the interior of the structure without removing existing roof panels or wall panels.

We supply insulation rolls that are pre cut to fit within your purlin and girt spaces of your existing steel building. Nail 1 x 2 furring strips on the bottom of and perpendicular to the trusses on 22 centers. The most common method of adding insulation to a metal building roof is the banding system normally metal building purlins are 60 or 5 apart. Pole barn insulation thickness one or two inches one or two inch insulation can be placed on the exterior of the building underneath the steel.

Factory pre cut white vinyl faced fiber glass blankets are placed in between the metal roof purlins and held in place by steel strapping called banding screwed to the bottom of the purlin. At cmi we use john s manville formaldehyde free fiberglass. Our products are recognized for their thermal performance easy installation versatility and price. Founded in 1986 distribution international is a value added distributor of insulation related specialty fabricated products hvac products and.

It ranges from r 5 to an r 16 value depending on the type. The key is to hold the insulation blankets up in the cavity between the purlins. It is very common that the existing compressed insulation installed above purlins and behind girts is left in place talk to thermal design for details at 800 255 0776. Staple the edges of the product to the furring strips with tabs.

Tape the seams with infrastop foil tape.