How do I Install Rolled Insulation?

09/09/2016 · HT044

Due to the quality of their construction, VersaTube steel structures are incredibly weatherproof on their own. If you’re simply putting up a shelter for your garden tools, or if you don’t live in a place with widely varying temperatures, insulation may not be a primary concern.

If, on the other hand, you’ll be using your building as a workshop, office, living space, or to house animals, insulation will be important when it comes to saving money on controlling the temperature and keeping the space comfortable and livable.

There are several factors to consider when selecting the correct insulation for your needs.  The two most common methods of steel building insulation involve blow-in foam and fiberglass. The foam can be tricky to work with, and unless you have experience using it, you might be better off hiring a contractor. Fiberglass, however, can be pretty easy to install yourself, and it can be used with or without a drywall interior.

If fiberglass rolled insulation is your choice, follow these simple instructions:

• • Measure and cut the fiberglass to fit your wall space.
• • Apply double-sided tape to the interior of the metal wall.
• • Press the paper side of the fiberglass to the tape.
• • Allow the fiberglass to sag a bit to allow for proper airflow.
• • Cover fiberglass with sheeting and apply metal strapping for security.
• • Finish with drywall (if desired).

That’s all there is to it. Depending on the size of your structure, you can insulate the entire thing in a single afternoon. When you combine the weather tight construction of a steel building with a bit of insulation, you’re guaranteed to save money on heat and stay warm no matter how low the temperature drops.