Metal Building & Shop Insulation in Bowling Green, KY

Metal building insulation is common work around Bowling Green, where farms, acreages and small businesses rely on steel shops, pole barns and garages. In spring and fall, steel panels cool off at night and humid air inside condenses on them. The result is drip on equipment, rust on tools and wet stored goods.

Why closed-cell foam

Closed-cell spray foam bonds directly to steel and insulates it, so warm, moist air never touches the cold panel. It also seals laps, trim and the gaps around framing, and adds stiffness to thin panels. HomeGuide lists closed-cell foam at $3.00 to $5.00 per square foot installed.

Heating and cooling a shop

If you plan to heat or cool the building, insulating the walls and roof makes the equipment smaller and cheaper to run. We spray to the thickness that fits how you use the space. For buildings with a ceiling, we can combine foam on the walls with blown-in insulation above.

Garages and living quarters

Some owners add a living space or office to a steel building. That usually means framing and insulating the walls to residential standards. Kentucky's code lists R-13 walls and R-38 ceilings for homes in Zone 4. Check with your local building office about permits for living space.

Timing

Spray foam has temperature limits, so very cold mornings may push the start time later or require warming the space. Get a free estimate