There are lots of reasons to invest in a metal building for your property. You might want a woodshop or a garage. You may need additional storage. If you plan to spend lots of time in your metal building, your best insulation choice is spray foam.
A-1 Insulation has insulated hundreds of homes and commercial structures across South Carolina. The residents and business owners in Greenville rely on our team to deliver effective insulation solutions. Metal buildings are no exception.
Read this article to discover the many benefits of insulating your metal building with spray foam.
Spray Foam Makes Your Metal Building More Comfortable.
South Carolina summers can be brutal. The heat and the humidity can easily overwhelm a space. If you spend lots of time in your metal building working on cars or other projects, you don’t want to be drenched in sweat.
Investing in spray foam insulation will make your workspace much more comfortable. You can control the temperature, depending on what HVAC equipment you install. What is it about spray foam that makes increased comfort possible? Its high R-value and air-sealing capability.
Spray Foam Keeps Your Metal Building Airtight.
At approximately 1.5 inches of depth, closed cell spray foam creates an airtight seal. Air cannot pass through the foam when installed correctly. The foam adheres directly to the metal. An airtight metal building has three distinct advantages.
1. Airtight Buildings Have Lower Heating & Cooling Costs.
If you pay to heat and cool your metal building, you know how quickly those costs can rise. One spike of summer heat and your A/C use also skyrockets. Buildings with spray foam are much more affordable to heat and cool. The airtight seal means fewer BTUs are necessary to condition the space. That saves you money every year, no matter the weather.
2. Airtight Buildings Stop Heat Traveling through the Air.
The traditional insulation measure is R-value. If a material has a high R-value, it makes a good insulating material. The only problem is, R-value only accounts for heat that travels through conduction. That’s direct heat transfer, from the hot metal to the insulation. Heat can also travel through the air using convection and radiation. Unlike traditional insulations, spray foam stops these other forms of heat transfer. It’s a more effective thermal insulator.
3. Airtight Buildings Are More Energy Efficient.
Without an airtight seal, the air you pay to heat and cool will inevitably escape. As long as air can leak between the inside and outside, conditioned air will be wasted. This is a waste of your money, as well as a waste of energy. Spray foam insulation is a more energy efficient choice for buildings with HVAC.
Spray Foam Can Manage Moisture.
At approximately 2 inches thick, closed cell spray foam can create a vapor barrier. Vapor barriers are less straightforward than air barriers, but are incredibly important for metal structures. Metal is a conductive material, and it can change temperatures rapidly. Without high-quality insulation, condensation can form on the walls. A big temperature difference inside and outside means moisture forming on the surface of the metal and increasing the humidity levels inside.
But not with closed cell spray foam. Its vapor barrier helps to prevent vapor transfer. You can aggressively heat your metal building in the winter and cool it in the summer without fear of condensation or rust.
Spray Foam Will Make Your Building Last Longer.
Other insulations have the potential to trap moisture against your metal building, leading to rust. Spray foam protects your initial investment with its moisture management. Its airtight seal lowers your energy costs, helping spray foam to pay for itself over time.
You wanted that metal building on your property for a reason. Help it last a lifetime with premium insulation like closed cell spray foam.
Contact A-1 Insulation for Your Spray Foam Needs
Want to get your metal building insulated? Call (864) 501-0628 or fill out a form on our website to get started today. We’ll send an insulation professional to your site to discuss your project and goals, at no cost to you.
