This option is known to increase the insulation performance as much as 2 times in certain buildings.
Roof thermal blocks.
Warm air rises so you can imagine roofs are kind of a big deal when it comes to thermal anything.
Thermal blocks are comprised of a rigid foam that is specifically designed to provide a continuous insulation system when paired with fiberglass metal building insulation.
If installed properly thermal blocks stop condensation at the top of the purlin cavity.
Selecting panels based on roof slope.
Made of high density rigid polyurethane foam these construction thermal blocks extend building insulation from below ground to the roof.
A thermal spacer block is placed between the metal roof sheet and the roof purlin or between the wall girt and wall sheeting and isolates the outer shell from the inner steel frame of the metal building.
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These 1 foam filled thermal blocks offer a non compressed r 6 performance.
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Use of the sealed n safe thermal block can easily save a metal building owner thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars in energy and building maintenance costs.
Thermal blocks basically isolate the outer shell roof and wall panel of your metal building from the inner steel frame.
Thermal bridging in roofs and framing this post is part of a series on thermal bridging.
This compliments the fiberglass insulation allowing it to perform as designed as well reduces the overall purlin cavity moisture.
Learn more about the main things to consider when choosing a metal roof with regard to roof slope including building codes and minimum slope requirements.