Rigid Foam Pole Barn Roof

I believe this is the best way to insulate a pole barn.

Rigid foam pole barn roof.

Current walls are t 111 i will be pulling them off and putting something else on not sure what yet. Install it anywhere from the roof to the foundation. I purchased a home in oklahoma that has a wood framed metal covered pole barn. Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values.

Posted in diy projects and builds. When it is cold and i put on the heat i get dripping from teh ceiling. Foam board insulation sheathing reduces heat conduction through structural elements such as wood wall girts and roof purlins. You can even place it under the foundation slab.

The key to insulating your pole barn effectively is to start with the right building design. Foam boards rigid insulation boards can be used to insulate almost any part of your pole barn from the roof down to the foundation. This is readily available where i live. R 6 polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation board.

Owens corning 2 inch rigid insulation. Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. I want to replace with thermasheath rmax thermasheath 3 1 in. That s why the best time to address insulation is before construction begins.

For the roof i want to insulate it a bit. A properly designed wall system and overall pole barn structure could improve your building s ability to withstand cold and heat by 17 and possibly more. Trying to insulate a pole barn metal roof. It has white bubble wrap style insulation that is crumbling.