Insulation in Buildings

he National Energy Standard for all nonresidential buildings with heating and cooling systems (ASHRAE Standard 90.1) sets minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of new buildings in ways that minimize the use of energy.

The Standard specifies minimum R-values (thermal resistance to heat flow or insulation) or maximum U-values (the rate of steady-state heat flow) for building envelope construction assemblies. One of the most cost-effective ways to ensure that metal buildings meet the minimum U-value requirements of Standard 90.1 is to install Certified Faced Insulation in the building envelope.

Certified Faced Insulation is an advanced fiber glass insulation system designed specifically for metal buildings. Only insulation that is "certified" for use in metal buildings can guarantee 100% of the stated R-value after lamination and help ensure that metal buildings deliver temperature control, condensation control and sound control to meet the requirements of today's energy and building codes.

Benefits of Certified Faced Insulation

Thermal Control
Certified Faced Insulation acts as a barrier to slow down the movement of heat, keeping it inside the building in winter and outside in summer.
Condensation Prevention
Certified Faced Insulation limits the passage of water vapor and prevents it from condensing within the insulation or on the cold building wall.
Noise Control
Certified Faced Insulation reduces the level of both exterior and interior noise by preventing transmission of exterior sounds to the interior of the building, and absorbing reverberating sounds within the building,
Attractive Appearance
The laminated facings on Certified Faced Insulation provide a bright, attractive wall and ceiling treatment that acts as a reflector to increase light efficiency. Engineered to withstand the rigors of installation, facings are fire retardant, have good tensile strength, rip-stop characteristics and puncture resistance.