Metal buildings are great for many application from businesses to hobbies. For example, backyard sheds, garages, mini storage units, airplane hangars, and giant poultry barns are all are employed in diverse uses across a wide range of prices. However, most buildings share the same complaints: they’re uncomfortable because they get too hot (or rippin cold) and they “sweat” (condensation problems) regularly.
As an industry expert, I consistently ran into the problem of not being able to recommend a single product to solve these common issues. So, I set out to come up with a high-quality solution to this age-old problem, and after lots of research and design, I’m proud to introduce you to a new line of foil/foam products called BlueTex™ Insulation.
Designing the Perfect Metal Building Insulation
I started AtticFoil.com in 2006 for residential attics and decided to make superior radiant barrier products. Even though I designed it with residential use, there was no reason it couldn’t be used in commercial applications. I started to hear back from customers saying they were able to keep their metal buildings cooler with great results. However, my cold-climate customers had additional challenges of controlling moisture problems in the winter.
The key to controlling moisture is to keep the interior surface temperature above the dew point. This is most often done with a little bit of insulation and while there are some other products out there, I just never felt comfortable putting my approval on them because I consistently found that most of them were cheap junk that fell apart in a few years time. So I set out to make my own.
BlueTex™ is the best of two worlds, combining premium aluminum foil with high-quality EPE & XPE foam cores to work as a durable, all-in-one insulation for any metal building, new or existing. After talking to numerous dealers about installation preferences, I also designed it with a tape tabbed edge so it’s easy to install, and made it washable, so you can clean it up if you’re using it in a professional setting. BlueTex™ comes in two grades: Pro and Supreme.
BlueTex™ Pro
BlueTex™ Pro is a good choice for heat rejection and some minor moisture control. The product is a 3mm EPE foam with a diamond aluminum foil on one side, and a white tearproof PE woven fabric on the other side. The roll is finished with a 1.5″ tab with a 1″ wide peel-and-stick tape edge to make installation simple and easy.
Roll size: 500 sq ft each (4′ x 125′), 15″ in diameter
Roll weight: 25lb each
BlueTex™ Supreme
BlueTex™ Supreme is the choice for heat rejection and maximum moisture control. The product is a 6mm XPE XPE fire-resistant foam and it comes in two styles, depending on your preference: a double-sided foil/foam and the popular foil/white/foam style.
Foil/Foil Supreme
BlueTex™ Supreme in the foil/foil style is a 6mm XPE fire-resistant foam with a reinforced diamond aluminum foil on both sides. The roll is finished with a 2.5″ tab with a 2″ wide peel-and-stick tape edge to make installation simple and easy.
Roll size: 300 sq ft each (4′ x 75′), 16″ in diameter
Roll weight: 27lb each
Foil/White Supreme
BlueTex™ Supreme in the foil/white style is a 6mm XPE fire-resistant foam with a reinforced diamond aluminum foil on one side, and a white tearproof PE woven fabric on the other side. The roll is finished with a 2.5″ tab with a 2″ wide peel-and-stick tape edge to make installation simple and easy.
Roll size: 300 sq ft each (4′ x 75′), 16″ in diameter
Roll weight: 25lb each
Whether you are just looking to reflect heat and keep the building cooler from the heat (or warmer in winter), or you need a product to provide full moisture and condensation control, we have the right product for your application. Check it out at www.BlueTexInsulation.com.
Good morning, I have a building that is metal roof right on top of 2×4 perlins, no moisture barrier under the steel. Not going to be heated or cooled, just looking to have something on perlins under roof and on walls to help prevent any moisture or condensation it will create. Looking at the 3 mil will closed cell foam you guys have on sale right now. Would you feel this would be what i am looking for?
Kyle,
I apologize for the late reply, we had a spam filtering issue. Yes, the 2mm 62″ BlueTex™ Pro insulation is perfect for an application like this! Or, you can even use the RoofingFoil™ + Underlayment and spray some foam onto it or add traditional R-value after it.
Just put up a 30 x 60 metal storage building.I want to use Blue Tex insulation.Can you give me a price on the heavier roll and where I can buy it.My zip is 27565. Can this be shipped direct to me? Thanks!
Ray – you can order directly at http://www.BlueTexInsulation.com and you can also view roll sizes, pricing, and extras there too!