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Insulation should always be installed per manufacturer\u2019s recommendations. To reach out directly to NIA\u2019s Metal Building Laminators for more information on how to install correctly, please visit NIA\u2019s membership directory at www.insulation.org\/membership<\/em><\/a> and choose Laminator as the Member Type.<\/p>\n

Areas of Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

NIA Certified Faced Insulation\u00ae<\/sup> is used as a primary insulation in exterior walls and roofing systems of metal buildings. It is also used as an additional layer of insulation in metal re-roof applications on built-up roofs and single-ply commercial buildings.<\/p>\n

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Facing<\/h3>\n

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NIA Certified Faced Insulation\u00ae<\/sup> for metal buildings is supplied with the facing material wider than the fiber glass insulation. This allows for several necessary finishing details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Wall Insulation\u2014Lower Detail<\/h3>\n

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Roof Insulation\u2014Edge Detail<\/h3>\n

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Stapling<\/h3>\n

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Rolling and stapling facing tabs is one of several closure methods used to assure moisture does not enter the insulation system through the seam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Wall Insulation\u2014Upper Detail<\/h3>\n

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Completed Insulation System<\/h3>\n

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Insulation Laminators<\/h2>\n

Metal buildings are traditionally insulated by a metal building erector with rolls of glass fiber insulation laminated to a flexible vapor retarder facing. These rolls are draped over the metal building frame with the vapor retarder towards the interior and then a metal skin is put on the outside which encloses the insulation and structure.<\/p>\n

The Metal Building Insulation Laminator is a fabricator who prepares the metal building insulation for the erector by purchasing the insulation from the glass fiber manufacturer in desired \u201cR\u201d value thickness, and applies the vapor retarder to the insulation with adhesive using a laminating machine. The laminated rolls are then cut to specified lengths to fit the building and shipped directly to the job site.<\/p>\n

Metal building laminators can assist in determining what insulation thicknesses, systems, etc. will meet ASHRAE 90.1 and other building codes. Information regarding retrofit and installation systems are also available from the laminators.<\/p>\n

Installation of Filled Cavity Systems <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Roof Insulation, Filled Cavity System<\/h3>\n

High Performance\/Low U-Factor Double Layer Filled Cavity\/Long Tab Banded roof insulation systems providing U-Factors ranging from 0.037 to 0.029 when installed in accordance with the supplier\u2019s recommendations and the details below.<\/p>\n

Section A: Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h5>\n