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Laminators prepare the fiber glass insulation by applying a vapor retarder and customizing the length and width to fit the particular building.
Insulation Laminators
Metal buildings are traditionally insulated by a metal building erector with rolls of glass fiber insulation laminated to a flexible vapor retarder facing. These rolls are draped over the metal building frame with the vapor retarder towards the interior and then a metal skin is put on the outside which encloses the insulation and structure.
The Metal Building Insulation Laminator is a fabricator who prepares the metal building insulation for the erector by purchasing the insulation from the glass fiber manufacturer in desired "R" value thickness, applies the vapor retarder to the insulation with adhesive using a laminating machine. The laminated rolls are then cut to specified lengths to fit the building and shipped directly to the job site.
Metal building laminators can assist in determining what insulation thicknesses, systems, etc. will meet ASHRAE 90.1 and other building codes. Information regarding retrofit and installation systems are also available from the laminators.
For information on how to become a certified laminator, refer to Laminator Certification (See "Thermal Performance Certification")