When it comes to insulating steel garage buildings, you have quite a few options to choose from. Among the various kinds of insulation, you’ll find fibreglass blanket insulation one of the most common. It’s the least costly of all the insulation options available, and it’s fairly easy to install. Here’s everything you need to know about installing fibreglass blanket insulation in garage buildings.
What is Fibreglass Blanket Insulation?
Fibreglass blanket insulation is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a blanket of insulation made from thin pieces of glass filament bound together after being passed through high-pressure jets while molten. There are various thicknesses available, and you can easily cut blankets to fit a specific space.
This insulation works by slowing down heat transfer in and out of the building. The insulation traps a layer of air next to the source of heat whether it be the interior of a garage in the winter or the exterior of the building in the summer to prevent the transfer of heat through the exterior layer. Its ability to slow heat transfer is measured with an R-value, and various factors can affect R-value including composition and thickness
Installation
Installing fiberglass blanket insulation is relatively easy. It can attach to a variety of different surfaces including rough interior cavities and other surfaces. It’ll stick to drywall as well as unfinished walls. You can even fit it between studs and joints provided excessive obstructions aren’t in the way. It can be fitted to ceilings, roofs and walls, which is typically what’s required by building energy ratings. You can apply it to the floor as well, but that’s typically only necessary in cold winter areas.
Fiberglass blanket insulation can be faced or unfaced, but you’ll want faced insulation if you plan on getting the most out of it. Faced insulation features a vapor barrier that prevents the transfer of moisture. Water damage is one of the most severe problems that you can have with insulation, so having the vapor barrier makes a significant difference for longevity. Plus, fastening the insulation to the desired surface is easier when faced.
Other Considerations for Garage Insulation
There are a handful of other considerations to keep in mind when installing fiberglass blanket insulation. While the facing provides a useful vapor barrier, it can also be made flame resistant. This is useful if you’re insulating an area in which the insulation will remain exposed, such as you would find in garage buildings. This is especially important if you plan to work with power tools that could create sparks in your garage, though the safest course of action would be to seal the insulation away entirely.
It’s also important to note that fiberglass blanket insulation is particularly compatible with metal buildings. Even if your metal garage building has an odd design, this kind of insulation is still easy to install. All you have to do is take measurements of the area you’re trying to apply the insulation to and cut the rolled blanket insulation to size on site.
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At Metal Pro™ Buildings, you can create custom garage buildings easier than ever before. Our team will work with you to design a prefab blueprint that works for your unique needs. Since fiberglass blanket insulation is universally compatible with metal building designs, it’s easy to fit it in with your layout as well. Contact us today to design your building with all the necessary insulation considerations.
