In retrofit projects, insulation is not just a code requirement or meeting R-value targets. It is a system that governs heat transfer, air leakage, and moisture movement. These three factors are interdependent and neglecting...
Tag: insulation
Owens Corning recently announced the grand opening of its new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in Russellville, Ark.
Fiberglass insulation systems continue to be a strong tool in minimizing air leakage in metal building systems, as it effectively plays a role in separating exterior environmental conditions from the interior space of the...
Fiberglass Insulation for Metal Building Systems
(06/02/2025)
Through the work of various industry organizations, recent updates have been made regarding thermal performance (R-value) verification, surface burning characteristics verification, and ensuring metal buildings insulated with fiberglass can comply with whole-building air leakage...
Untangling the Code
(03/05/2025)
According to the International Building Code, all foam plastics installed in the building envelope require an additional step for a thermal barrier. IBC Section 2603.4 defines thermal barriers and various deviations, derivatives, or direct...
Deep Freeze
(05/01/2024)
In the construction of cold storage facilities, insulation designed to help preserve perishable goods such as produce, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive products has changed a lot over the years. Many different materials...
This Month’s Features
How Building Codes Are Shaping the Future of Metal Roofing
Metal roofing components are increasingly recognized for their aesthetic and structural benefits and their vital role in protecting buildings against wind, rain, hail, fire,...
Breathe New Life into Old Metal Buildings
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, entrepreneurs built their dreams under roofs that offered little more than “shade and shelter.” Metal buildings were the...
Skilled Trades Easing the Transition from Military to Civilian Life
According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40 percent of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends, and...
How Building Codes Affect the Cost of Your Metal Building
While design complexity is the most tangible driver of overall metal building project costs, the fine print of building codes could significantly impact a...