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INSTALL GUIDES: POLE BARNS (click for Installation Instructions)
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Use: Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 72 Inch, 24 Inch, 16 Inch, Rustic (Light or Dark), Reflective Bubble Reflective or Foil Fiberglass Vinyl

Equipment checklist: Reflective tape, double sided tape, Super Metal Sealant, utility knife and staple or screw gun - Refer to application. 
A pole building insulation system requires a vapor barrier, reflective insulation and radiant barrier. Why? The sun's rays on the metal surface creates unbearable heat inside a pole barn in the summer. Cold winter temperatures are exaggerated by the metal roof and wall sheeting making it frigid inside. Warm temperature on a cool metal roof or wall creates sweating (condensation). Prodex Total serves a true vapor barrier and condensation eliminator. It has a high R-value: R 16 and it prevents radiant heat transfer (primary source of heat-flow). Prodex Reviews
 
Prodex insulation installed in pole barn over rafters

Roof/Wall (New Install) Over Purlins: Use Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 72 Inch, Prodex Rustic (Light or Dark), Reflective Bubble Reflective or Foil Fiberglass Vinyl.

  1. Apply double sided tape on the top of the framing (helps keep the insulation from blowing in the wind).
  2. Roll insulation perpendicular to and over the frames.
  3. To improve performance, push insulation in to create air-gap (1-3 inches). If using two layers of insulation, push inside layer of insulation slightly more so a 1-3 inch air-gag exists between the layers.
  4. Tape seams with reflective tape or use Prodex Fast Action to avoid seam tape.
  5. Attach your sheeting

Installing Prodex insulation in pole barn over and under rafters 

Roof/Wall (New Install) 2 Layers of Prodex: Use Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action,  72 Inch or Prodex Rustic (Light or Dark). .

  1. Apply double sided tape on the top of the framing (helps keep the insulation from blowing in the wind).
  2. Roll insulation perpendicular to and over the frames.
  3. Tape seams with reflective tape or use Prodex Fast Action to avoid seam tape.
  4. Attach your sheeting
  5. Staple, screw or glue (super metal sealant) 2nd layer of insulation to underside of purlins. Gluing the insulation prevents punctures which improves performance.
Installing Prodex insulation under rafters in pole barn   Prodex insulation installed under rafters with existing insulation in a pole barn

Roof/Wall Install (Interior/Retrofit) AND Interior/Retrofit with existing insulation: Use Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 72 Inch, Prodex Rustic (Light or Dark), Reflective Bubble Reflective or Foil Fiberglass Vinyl. Staple, screw or glue (super metal sealant) insulation to underside of purlins. Gluing the insulation prevents punctures which improves performance.

 

 

Prodex insulation installed between rafters in a pole barn

pole barn insulation install 2 layers retrofit

Roof/Wall Install between girts (one or two layers): Use Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 24 Inch , 16 Inch or Prodex Rustic (Light or Dark). Staple or screw insulation between frames. Leave 1 inch or more air-gap between insulation and sheeting to optimize performance.

 
   
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