Bubble Wrap Pole Barn Insulation

Because bubble insulation has a core composed of air rather than closed cell polyethylene foam it lacks the long term consistence in performance of prodex total.

Bubble wrap pole barn insulation. Double bubble condensation barrier is very common for condensation control and to provide protection from radiant heat. 99 9 pure aluminum bonded to tear resistant polyethylene core and bubblewrap insulation. Highly reflective foil facing. Some things to consider when insulating a pole barn include.

Condensation issues and the specific thicknesses and types of roofing and wall insulation materials. It contains 1 4 of bubble which is mostly air space on the inside and a white scrim condensation barrier to face the inside of the building. Double bubble condensation barrier consists of a radiant barrier foil top to repel heat when the sun beats down on the roofing and siding. Roll out the product across the top of the trusses pull tight and staple.

If your budget allows we recommend combining one of the other insulation materials with some type of radiant barrier bubble insulation. They are recommended for buildings that are heated full time and are easy to install. This greatly improves your ability to limit heat transfer and boost your overal r value. Sealing the building up is important for performance.

Install purlins over the insulation. Run subsequent courses of the product with the staple tabs overlapping at the seams. Fiberglass moisture issues if you use fiberglass as your pole building or metal building insulation you will have moisture issues hidden behind facing loss of r value consequence of the moisture b and heat gain from radiant heat transfer. Pole barn insulation blankets that are 93 inches wide and fit between 8 foot on center posts with no thermal break can achieve an r value of 19.

Often used in horse barns and garages not requiring full time heat. Optional uv resistant polyethylene facing on one side foil on opposite side foil double bubble white poly option reflective bubble insulation has a very low rate of emissivity. 1 4 5 16 nominal thickness of foil bubble insulation. Double bubble insulation is used in horse barns and garages that do not require full time heat.

Each layer is composed of polyethylene bubbles that function as an additional thermal barrier that helps stop condensation. A newer option we like from ecofoil is their double bubble wrap roll insulation for metal buildings. Tape the seams with infrastop foil tape. There most common options for insulation are fiberglass blankets and spray foam.

Pole barn insulation ecofoil bubble insulation is the recommended product for use in post frame buildings.