Pole barn Insulation

[Mac25]

By one used the double bubble foil backed insulation for a pole barn or had any luck with a reasonably priced alternative? Thanks

 

[Ruger761]

Yes I have used it many times. For a good priced insulation it does a very good job in my opinion and its pretty easy to install. Is it as good as 6" fiberglass insulation, no but a lot cheaper and easier to install. It also does a good job of reflecting the heat and sealing up a building from air drafts with the self taped side. Ive even put it on a lean-too and a boat dock just to take out the heat in the summer and it made a world of difference.

 

[Mac25]

Yes I have used it many times. For a good priced insulation it does a very good job in my opinion and its pretty easy to install. Is it as good as 6" fiberglass insulation, no but a lot cheaper and easier to install. It also does a good job of reflecting the heat and sealing up a building from air drafts with the self taped side. Ive even put it on a lean-too and a boat dock just to take out the heat in the summer and it made a world of difference.

Thanks for the info Ruger761

 

[mkr7734]

My neighbor put it in his building and it seems to work good but looking at it you wonder how it works so good. Thin and easy to install for sure.

 

[AGRIMAN]

I used it in my old shop and it seemed to work good for several years, but now it's all falling apart. I built the new shop about 6 years ago (used the heavier fiberglass in it) and the old one is just used for equipment storage now.

Every time I go in the old one now there's more and more of it on the floor. Sooner or later I'm going to have to rip the rest out. I'm going to reinsulate it with spray foam.

 

[Barnbuilder]

I stopped using the bubble stuff long ago due to deterioration. The stuff I use now is fiberglass with foil on one side and a white side. Not really sure what the white side is. I want to call it paper but not sure that's correct. 6' x 125' for $330. I'll post a picture tomorrow if you like.

 

[Mac25]

I stopped using the bubble stuff long ago due to deterioration. The stuff I use now is fiberglass with foil on one side and a white side. Not really sure what the white side is. I want to call it paper but not sure that's correct. 6' x 125' for $330. I'll post a picture tomorrow if you like.

That would be great! Does it come in a roll? Do you have a brand name or website?

 

[pmsmechanic]

That would be great! Does it come in a roll? Do you have a brand name or website?

I'm interested in the same.

 

[ovrszd]

That does sound interesting.

 

[EddieWalker]

I stopped using the bubble stuff long ago due to deterioration. The stuff I use now is fiberglass with foil on one side and a white side. Not really sure what the white side is. I want to call it paper but not sure that's correct. 6' x 125' for $330. I'll post a picture tomorrow if you like.

I'm curious about this too.

 

[Barnbuilder]

Sorry guys forgot about this. Happened to find shipping paper on the roll so was able to find the supplier.







Here is the website:
iiproducts.com

 

[Barnbuilder]

There is a 3" tab on each end of the roll. The rolls in the past had an adhesive strip on the tab. We would roll it out fold one tab back, pull the cover strip off on the other roll and fold the other tab back. Run your had over the seam so the adhesive would bond good.

These rolls on the last job didn't have the adhesive. Don't know if my supplier got cheap or the manufacturer did.

If I can help more will be happy to.

 

[Barnbuilder]

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks for the explanation and pics. I've never saw that product. Is that the only thickness available?? Do you know the R value?

Someone was just on here a few weeks ago talking about vaulted rafters!!! Nice building. Professional construction. What was the "need" for those rafters??

 

[LD1]

Ive always just used fiberglass batts. Seem to be the cheapest R-value there is. I looked at all that "pole barn" stuff and everything I found cost more, and had less R value.

But you have to finish the inside over the Fiberglass. So dont know how that would factor in the "total" cost, but I always like the finished inside anyway.

 

[Barnbuilder]

I can't remember the R value but want to say 10. The customer wanted as much room as possible. The first 24' of the building is living area so we just continued them through the building.

 

[Barnbuilder]

 

[Barnbuilder]

I don't know if they offer different roll sizes or R value. Would be nice.

 

[Rustyiron]

Nice looking buildings Barnbuilder!:cool2:

 

[ovrszd]

I don't know if they offer different roll sizes or R value. Would be nice.

Very nice building. If my shop and house were destroyed that's what I would do. My wife would even like it because she wouldn't have to go outside to see what I'm doing in the Shop!!!!