Post Frame Roof Insulation

Roof below the purlin.

Post frame roof insulation.

Otherwise use 6 mil clear visqueen as a vapor barrier before applying gypsum wallboard. After the trusses are set run two purlins to make sure the trusses stay true. Roll out the product across the top of the trusses pull tight and staple. The post frame process places vertical support beams at least six feet apart allowing the insulation to uniformly cover the interior surface.

T emporarily nail a 2 x 4 block over the end of the product to prevent it from pulling away. Ecofoil bubble insulation is the recommended product for use in post frame buildings. This structure consists of large vertical posts set in concrete spaced at 10 foot. To super insulate your walls apply two inch or thicker high r insulation sheeting to the inside of the girts.

With taped seams this also acts as a vapor barrier. Post frame buildings are one of the easiest buildings to insulate because of the characteristics of the structure. With large vertical wooden beams spaced 6to 10 feet apart and 2 6 horizontal supports at 24 spacing blanket insulation fits perfectly and efficiently in the spacing. Attach the product to the first truss with at least 5 16 staples.

Post frame buildings are the easiest to insulate.