Insulation Options for Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective insulation solutions from Steel Craft Builders.
- Overview
Optimize Your Building’s Performance
At Steel Craft Builders, we know that quality insulation is a key part of every successful pre-engineered metal building (PEMB). Whether your structure is a workshop, warehouse, barn, or retail space, proper insulation enhances energy efficiency, regulates temperature, controls condensation, and increases occupant comfort.
We offer multiple insulation solutions to meet the unique demands of each project — and we specialize in batt insulation and insulated metal panels (IMPs) as part of our in-house services. Additional options like spray foam or rigid board insulation are also available through trusted outside vendors if your project calls for them.
- TYPES
Types of Insulation Options We Provide
We tailor every insulation package to meet your specific climate zone, budget, and energy requirements. While we specialize in installing batt insulation and insulated metal panels (IMPs) directly as our core in-house services, we also coordinate with trusted partners to provide specialty solutions—like spray foam and rigid board—when your project demands them.
Batt Insulation (Our Preferred In-House Solution)
Batt insulation consists of pre-cut fiberglass blankets designed to fit between purlins, girts, or wall/roof framing members. It’s one of the most cost-effective and efficient insulation solutions available for steel buildings.
Steel Craft Advantage: We install batt insulation directly during the construction phase, ensuring tight integration with your building envelope and smooth project execution.
- Why We Recommend It
- Easy to install during erection
- Excellent thermal performance
- Adaptable to virtually any building size or use
- Budget-friendly and code-compliant
- Key Benefits
- R-values from R-10 to R-30+ depending on thickness and layering
- Helps control condensation and humidity
- Improves energy efficiency and occupant comfort
- Fire-resistant and sound-dampening
- Can include vinyl facing for a finished interior look
- Best Applications
- Garages, workshops, and utility buildings
- Agricultural structures
- Light commercial and retail units
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs)
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) are pre-fabricated, composite panels that combine insulation
and structural strength in a single system. Each panel features a solid foam core (typically polyurethane or polyisocyanurate) sandwiched between two layers of steel.
Steel Craft Builders Specialization: We supply and install IMPs as a premium wall or roof system solution — ideal for projects that demand performance, aesthetics, and speed.
- Why Choose IMPs
- Superior energy performance
- Fast installation
- Built-in finished surfaces for both exterior and interior
- Key Benefits
- High R-value per inch (R-7 to R-8 per inch of thickness)
- Sealed and airtight – reduces thermal bridging
- Durable and weather-resistant
- Great for buildings requiring clean, sanitary interiors
- Architectural appeal with modern panel lines and color options
- Best Applications
- Commercial and retail buildings
- Climate-controlled storage
- Food and beverage facilities
- Buildings needing high energy efficiency or clean rooms
- Outside Vendors
Other Insulation Options Available Through Outside Vendors
If your project requires additional or specialty insulation beyond our core batt and IMP offerings, we work with vetted third-party providers to deliver the following solutions:
Spray Foam Insulation
Closed-cell spray foam provides a high R-value per inch and excellent air sealing by expanding into gaps and irregular spaces.
- Pros
- Air- and vapor-tight
- High thermal resistance
- Great for retrofits or hard-to-reach areas
- Best For
- Highly climate-controlled spaces
- Energy code compliance in specialized applications
Rigid Board Insulation
Rigid foam board (polyiso, EPS, or XPS) is applied to walls or roofs for a continuous insulation layer.
- Pros
- High R-value per inch
- Ideal under interior finishes
- Durable and moisture resistant
- Best For
- Offices inside PEMBs
- Hybrid wall systems
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The Right Insulation for the Right Building
At Steel Craft Builders, we tailor each building’s insulation package to fit your needs, climate zone, and energy requirements. For most applications, batt insulation offers the perfect balance of performance and affordability. For projects requiring higher performance and architectural appeal, our insulated metal panels (IMPs) are an excellent in-house solution.
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