Post Frame Roof Insulation

With stick framed construction the vertical supports are spaced 16 apart and cause more interruptions in insulation coverage.

Post frame roof insulation.

With taped seams this also acts as a vapor barrier. It s designed to be installed in the walls and roof to help keep your building cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Attach the product to the first truss with at least 5 16 staples. T emporarily nail a 2 x 4 block over the end of the product to prevent it from pulling away.

Roll out the product across the top of the trusses pull tight and staple. Post frame buildings are the easiest to insulate. Otherwise use 6 mil clear visqueen as a vapor barrier before applying gypsum wallboard. Roof below the purlin.

The post frame process places vertical support beams at least six feet apart allowing the insulation to uniformly cover the interior surface. After the trusses are set run two purlins to make sure the trusses stay true. The same method works for the roof insulation. Post frame buildings are one of the easiest buildings to insulate because of the characteristics of the structure.

This structure consists of large vertical posts set in concrete spaced at 10 foot.