Condensation in Your Pole Barn? Get it Under Control!

Is your pole barn, machine shed, or pole building always damp?

Why?

• Warm air holds more moisture than cold air.

• Metal roofs and wall sheathing easily conduct heat energy and quickly form condensation on their inside surfaces as this energy comes in contact with the naturally cooled over-night air of the barn’s interior

• Excess condensation and humidity levels contribute to the growth of mold and mildew that pose health risks and can damage the structure, as well as anything inside it.

Solutions for a damp pole barn

• Spray Foam Insulation

• Insulation will help control the temperature inside your pole barn, reducing wide swings in temperature and the chances of condensation.

• Closed cell spray foam is a Class II vapor retarder.

• Vapor barrier

A vapor barrier will reduce the amount of moisture that enters your pole barn, helping to reduce humidity and prevent condensation from occurring within the building envelope..

Spray-applied, closed-cell insulation is actually the only insulating material that has been proven to add structural integrity through the wall system, in some cases by up to 400% according to testing conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Need help getting the condensation under control?  Schedule an appointment today!   In Frankfort, the Chicago Southland, and northwest Indiana (708)-570-3260