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When installing certain types of insulation in the roof and walls of a metal building, you'll need to account for the settling and loss of R-value that will occur over time. Cellulose, for example, settles by as much as 25 percent, meaning that you'll need to purchase that much more insulation when lining the walls and roof of your building. When you don't account for this settling, you'll decrease the energy efficiency of the building. In contrast, fiberglass blankets and batts don't settle. This makes it easy for you to install the insulation properly. It also saves you money, because you won't be forced to purchase insulation that's unnecessary until a later date. Calculating the Weight of Metal Building Roof Insulation
It's important to note that the thicker the insulation, the heavier it becomes. And while this isn't normally a problem, it can become troublesome in colder climates, where fiberglass insulation of a higher R-value is used. This weight can have a negative impact on the roof of the metal building, so proper precautions should be taken to prevent damage. Here at MetalBuildingInsulation.com, we sell top-of-the-line fiberglass insulation for metal buildings. Many of our products are NAIMA certified, although we also do business with some very large fiberglass blanket suppliers who are not NAIMA certified. If this is a prerequisite for the materials you plan to use, you should let us know in advance so we can plan your order accordingly.
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