Insulation Packages

Almost everyone knows that insulation moderates interior temperatures in a steel building. It keeps warm air inside during cold winter months and prevents heat from penetrating your structure in the summer. But for a steel building, it’s even more important. Insulation creates a barrier in the roof system and walls that prevents condensation – more than an annoyance, condensation can compromise the look, lifespan, and stability of your steel building.

In many areas, local building codes require that your steel building be insulated. Buildings without heat or air conditioning can usually pass inspections without insulation, but for just about every other kind of steel building, some kind of insulation is going to be required.

The experienced team at Great Western can help you make the right insulation choice.

Cons

• 6” Thickness Can Cause Oil-Canning Effect
• R-Value Loss in Compressed Areas
• Will Not Pass All Energy Codes
• Max R-Value of R-19

Cons

• Difficult Installation
• R-Value Loss at Roof Purlin
• Provides Zero Fall Protection
• Erectors Prefer Other Insulation Systems

Cons

• Less Affordable than Other Fiberglass Insulation Systems
• Adds to Engineering and Fabrication Time

Cons

• No R-Value
• No Noise Reduction From Wind or Rain

Cons

• High Monetary Investment
• Shipping Requirements

Design Your Custom Building

Great Western’s custom design tool allows you to design, customize, and price the best metal building for your needs. You can also share and print your designs or save them and modify them later.