Foam Insulation Kits by Fomo Foam Products

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What's the alternatives and why is this better?

There are insulation systems available for metal buildings. Most rely upon fiberglass batts being affixed or "hung" through a system of clips or wires to your walls and roof system. They usually include a vapor barrier of some sort, which kind of does double duty as an air seal. Not the most efficient system, but one that is easy for building owners or erectors to install.

FOMO FOAM inhibits mold growth by providing a barrier between the temperature of the metal sheeting and the interior. This helps to prevent "sweating" or condensation buildup that can contribute to mold growth as well as "water damage" to your building. This is especially true in areas with high humidity. 

Even if you are building new and using the batt system, you should consider sealing the building with 1" of foam. It will make for a much more comfortable, quieter, "tighter" building that is significantly more energy efficient and will cost less to heat and cool year around. The combination of materials is actually the most effective insulation assembly possible. Well recommended for northern climates. In Southern climates, 1" of foam is often all that is needed to provide for comfort and energy savings, depending on the building's use.

Understandably, the batting systems do address the need for "ease of installation", but the cost is a less than adequate thermal envelope and air seal. There are also issues of eventual degeneration of the support system that often results in having to replace the suspension system and even the batts a few years down the road. Fomo Foam has developed a quality, dependable, do-it-yourself foam kit engineered with (YOU) the end user in mind.

Fiberglass batts are okay for protection against conductive heat transfer, but are sorely lacking in the air sealing department. The fact that metal buildings are erected with thousands of feet of overlaps and potential gaps indicates the need for an easy to use and effective solution.

FOMO Foam two component disposable kits are that solution.

How much foam do you need and what will it cost? Calculate the square foot of your walls and/or ceiling, subtract the sq. ft. of windows and doors that you aren't going to be insulating, and divide by 605. Take that number and  multiply by $X or the cost of a 605 board foot kit.

Example: a 30x40 building with 10 foot walls and average windows and doors and slight roof pitch:

30x10=300 sq. ft. (wall 1)

30x10=300 sq. ft. (wall 2)

40x10=400 sq. ft. (wall 3)

40x10=400 sq. ft. (wall 4)

30x40=1220 sq. ft. (ceiling)

Which is a total of 2620 sq. ft. to be sealed.

2620 divided by 605 (kit coverage) equals 4.3 kits.

If you are going to be careful to put an inch or a little less, you can stretch 4 kits to do this job. 4 kits will cost $X times 4 kits. 5 kits will give you fudge factor and allow you to foam the corners real well and the ductwork if you need to. You'll have some extra if you order 5 kits and you can use it in your home in the crawlspace or basement or do water pipes or use it on any of the hundreds of areas this product is good for.

So, 5 kits at $X means it will cost $X to seal your steel building and give you the comfort and the low cost to heat and cool that you are looking for.

1" on the ceiling will solve your "sweating" or condensation problem if you have one. 

Since the average heating and cooling cost savings in a building this size (mid-America climate) is $120 a month, the payback period is about 37 months. So, if you plan on keeping your metal building for more than 3 years, it just makes sense to install the most effective insulation system possible.

In addition to a fast payback period, you will have a quieter, more comfortable and tighter building that won't rattle in the wind...

If you can finance the foam as part of the insulation system through your supplier if you are buying a new building soon, all the better! It may add a little to your payment, but the difference between what it adds and what you save in utility bills is CASH in YOUR pocket every month!

The biggest complaint metal building owners have is the unusually high cost of keeping them heated and cooled. If you are tired of high utility bills for your existing building, this is the solution. The higher your utility bills are now, the faster the payback period will be when you properly insulate your building. A worthy project you'll be happy you did. It's especially pleasing to note that your building will feel "all tightened up again" after you foam it. That's probably our biggest immediate feedback from customers. Then the lower utility bills start coming and life is good.

Make your  building a Better Metal Building this month!

NOTE: You should also consider, at a minimum, painting your metal roof with a white paint for additional energy savings and comfort in the summer months. The graph below shows a significant reduction in heat load can be accomplished this way. The "No Insulation" bar in the graph refers to no insulating paint. You can see that on top of whatever else you do, make sure your roof is radiant barrier coated or painted white. A low cost/high return tip from your friends at fomofoam.com. We appreciate your business!

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Feel free to give us a call at 800.339.3531 if you have any questions or need support. If you aren't happy, we aren't happy! We want you to be proud of your work and your LOW utility bills and tell others about our product. Have a well-insulated day!

FOMO FOAM. For the Better Metal Building.

Environmental Compliance, Fomo Foam products are fully compliant with applicable Safety and Environmental regulations for: 

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's): Fomo Products on this site have zero VOC's. Therefore, there are no concerns about compliance with EPA regulations or the various air quality management districts requirements in the state of California.

Propellants: Fomo's products are formulated to comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol for reduction of ozone depleting chemicals emitted into the atmosphere. Fomo's products are compliant with all current regulations. Most importantly, Fomo Products has a proud history of commercial introductions of environmentally sensitive products and manufacturing practices years ahead of regulatory requirements.

Safety: Fomo's products are designed with safety for the customer in mind. Hazards are minimized for transportation, end-use, and disposal. Fomo has been recognized on numerous occasions for a safe work environment.