| Experts agree, the
single most important upgrade you can do to your new or existing metal
building is to provide air sealing insulation. Closed cell
Low Pressure Polyurethane foam is the accepted leader in this category. It adheres
directly to the metal surfaces and provides superior R-Value, does not
wick water and practically eliminates "sweating". FOMO FOAM
high-density, closed cell Low Pressure Polyurethane foam kits enable you to
effectively and economically insulate your metal building.
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, 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!
HEAT
TRANSFER IN SUMMER
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 our products results
and your LOW utility bills and tell others about our product. Have a
well-insulated day!
FOMO FOAM. For
the Better Metal Building.
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. |
