How to insulate metal studs / Discussions

What is the best way to insulate a metal structure from the Inside?

...metal home kit I recently purchased, steel super structure and studs, roof and siding. The metal siding acts as the sheer wall and so I can't insulate between the siding and the exterior studs, besides a very thin foam vapor barrier that was included. I read all the articles here that say cavity insulation won't work w...

Posted by Jacky Surber May 2, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 2 responses

What is the best to insulate metal structures for all seasons?

...metal studs is not at all a cost-effective way to insulate a building due as you know, to the conductivity of metal. When you calculate the R value of a wall assembly and factor the thermal bridging that would happen with metal framing members, it reduces the effective R value of the entire wall by a good 25%. So you w...

Posted by Morgan Aldridge Jan. 19, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response