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Pole buildings are popular because they're easy and economical to assemble. They also tend to be economical to heat, because they're self insulated. In fact, you'll probably only need insulation that is R-40 or higher in the roof and R-30 in the walls. Of course, this is subject to change depending on your location. Fiberglass is an ideal choice for pole building insulation, because it's extremely effective, lasts a long time, provides an excellent sound barrier and it's fire retardant. All of these factors are important to the safety and comfort of the building's occupants and should be weighed equally when making an insulation purchase. Comparing the Different Types of Pole Building Insulation
Another common form of insulation is cellulose, but a brief comparison of these two products makes it clear why fiberglass is the best choice. If you live in a damp climate or the insulation could become damp for other reasons, you can count on cellulose to deteriorate at the first signs of moisture, while fiberglass tends to hold up well. Unless the fiberglass insulation is actually submerged in liquid, there is usually no breakdown in the quality of the pole building insulation. In addition, adding a vapor-barrier facing will help ensure that the fiberglass blanket is protected. Since cellulose is created with paper products, it ignites and burns very easily. In a small pole building, this can spell disaster for people and animals who are inside the building at the time of the fire. In contrast, fiberglass is made of sand and other inorganic substances which are noncombustible and fire retardant. At MetalBuildingInsulation.com, you'll find a wide selection of fiberglass insulation products.
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