Proper Steel Building Interior Environments
March 8th, 2006Steel buildings have very unique insulation requirements versus more conventional styles of buildings. The styles and types of steel building insulation, door insulation, moisture control, and vinyl covered insulation should be considered before beginning any steel building construction project.
Steel buildings are very distinct types of structures in many respects. Steel roofing and siding is impenetrable by water and air does not flow easily through the structure. Steel buildings are very good conductor. Insulation characteristics for steel buildings are inadequate as a base metal structure but moisture condensation is inherent in the type of material used (steel) along with the configuration of the building. Heated un-insulated steel buildings will lose most of their heat through the roof and sides of the structure during winter and moisture will condense throughout the interior.
There is now a standard for the proper insulation of steel buildings. The recommendations are for insulations with high tensile strength and post-compression thickness recovery.
White vinyl covered fiberglass insulation is specifically designed for steel buildings. The vinyl covering portrays a bright surface and is resistant to dust and condensation. The covering also acts as vapor barrier to help reduce condensation