Case Studies

Each case study offers unique conditions that make it especially interesting to discuss. In the case study we first identify the problem and the expected outcome. Then, after the radiant barrier foil is installed, we determine the ways it improved the problem and, in some cases, even some unexpected benefits that came from the installation.

Background: This customer's main goal was to combat condensation in the cold season and to reduce the heat gain during the summer. This building does not use any kind of heating/cooling system, just natural ventilation.

Type of Structure: A 32x30 vented, non-conditioned wood-framed metal building 

Install Date: March 2023

Goal: Stop condensation inside the building, with the added benefit of reducing the heat load during the summer.

Product Used: BlueTex™ Supreme 6mm 50" Wide

Install Details: In a building that's non-conditioned and vented, BlueTex™ + good ventilation work together to control condensation. You can install BlueTex™ on the roof only with good ventilation to get the desired results, as long as you are not ever heating/cooling the space. The BlueTex™ stops any warm moist air from coming into contact with the cold metal and the warm air vents out. For this application, BlueTex™ does not have to be ultra airtight (again, because this is a fully vented space). The customer installed the BlueTex™ Supreme 6mm by himself and used staples along the edge to attach the insulation. Along the ridge there was a gap left for ventilation and the customer also has windows and doors to open to allow air to enter the building.

Finish: The customer left the BlueTex™ on the ceiling exposed to the shop below and benefitted from the brightening effect on the interior.  

Results: From the customer: It was shipped extremely quickly and arrived in great shape with everything ordered. It went up extremely easy ....I did the whole roof by myself and it came out great ...and I am very very picky, so to say it came out great means it looks fantastic. Everyone who has seen it commented very positively. 

Each case study offers unique conditions that make it especially interesting to discuss. In the case study we first identify the problem and the expected outcome. Then, after the metal building Insulation is installed, we determine the ways it improved the problem and, in some cases, even some unexpected benefits that came from the installation.

Background: This customer was working for a church who met inside pre-engineered metal building that had old, falling down fiberglass batt insulation inside their metal building and a giant HVAC duct mounted in the ceiling. The customer needed way to clean up the inside roofline, contain the old insulation that was fallen down, a vapor barrier for the metal building insulation and to help when they cool the building, and brighten up the space.

Type of Structure: red-iron pre-engineered steel building

Install Date: February 2023

Goal: Contain the old falling down metal building insulation, cool the venue down without overworking the A/C, and maintain a nice-looking interior finish.

Product used: BlueTex™ Supreme 6mm 62" Wide Foil/Foam and EasyClip™ Purlin Insulation Hangers

Install Details: The building was framed in red-iron and had a corrugated metal roof above them. The BlueTex™ Supreme 6mm was installed so the white faced down, toward the interior, while the foil side faced up, toward the roof. The insulation was attached directly to the bottom of the purlins using the BlueTex™ EasyClip™ insulation install system for red iron buildings.

Finish: The ends of the pins on the EasyClip™ were snipped off and then the BlueTex™ was sealed and seamed with the 3" white vapor barrier seam tape. 

Results: Take a look at the dramatic difference in the before and after! If your building has a similar problem you're looking to fix, consider our EasyClip™ system to install BlueTex™ insulation in your red iron style building. The customer shared his feedback with us and said, "[BlueTex™ is an] amazing product, and [an] amazing company to work with. [They were] extremely helpful. Good pricing, excellent product!"

Each case study offers unique conditions that make it especially interesting to discuss. In the case study we first identify the problem and the expected outcome. Then, after the BlueTex™ is installed, we determine the ways it improved the problem and, in some cases, even some unexpected benefits that came from the installation.

Background: A man cave hangout in North Carolina needed a way to keep the building comfortable year round and stop condensation from forming inside after the building had been in use. The customer is a veteran and he uses this space for hobby and recreation, so keeping the inside nice and clean and free of moisture was important. 

Type of Structure: metal-framed metal building

Location: North Carolina

Install Date: July 2022

Goal: Cool down the space in summer and help keep the cold air in when portable A/C was in use; stop condensation from forming in winter when the metal got cold and people were inside hanging out.

Product used: BlueTex™ 2mm Pro 62" Wide  

Install Details:  The BlueTex™ was installed vertically (up and down) the framing inside the metal building. The customer also used BlueTex™ inside his roll up garage door. He used our double-sided tape and trimmed off the excess. 

Finish: The foil side faces the exterior metal to block radiant heat gain during summer, and the glossy white side faces in to the shop for a finished and brighter look inside the building. BlueTex™ is easy to wipe clean and can even be painted! Plus, the 2mm Pro created a new interior surface that can stay above dew point to control condensation on those cold nights. 

Results: This customer was able to keep his space comfortable as needed, when needed by using BlueTex™ inside the building. 

Each case study offers unique conditions that make it especially interesting to discuss. In the case study we first identify the problem and the expected outcome. Then, after the BlueTex™ is installed, we determine the ways it improved the problem and, in some cases, even some unexpected benefits that came from the installation.

Background: An old weld shop in Oklahoma had some aged insulation in the walls and after years and years, it started to look dirty and dingy and was falling off in some areas. The customer recently acquired the building and needed to find a sturdy vapor barrier product that he could use to cover up the old insulation and provide a nicer interior finish.

Type of Structure: metal-framed metal building

Install Date: May 2022

Goal: Cover old, dirty insulation with a new vapor barrier, and create a beautiful, bright interior finish that will help control condensation during the colder months. 

Product used: BlueTex™ 2mm Pro 62" Wide  

Install Details: The building was framed in red-iron and had corrugated metal on the walls and roof. The insulation was yellowed and stained from years of use and condensation drips. This shop had been used for welding and the tools produced a lot of smoke and soot, which contributed to the appearance of the shop walls over the years. The customer bought the property recently and was ok with leaving the old insulation up, but he wanted to cover it up so he could use the shop for his own hobbies. He is in a predominately hot climate with some cold weeks each year. The 2mm Pro was used since it will provide him with a vapor barrier on the walls and roof to help him control condensation. The customer installed the BlueTex™ vertically with sheet metal screws and locking insulation washers, taping the seams as he went.

*Notice, the foil side of his BlueTex™ was pressed directly against the old insulation. In this application he was not looking to block radiant heat, so he didn't need the radiant barrier benefit of the insulation. This is why it was OK for him to press it up against the old insulation. If you want your BlueTex™ to block radiant heat in addition to controlling moisture, you would have to make sure to use furring strips to create an air gap between the foil and the old insulation in order for it to work like that. 

Finish: The glossy white side facing in to the shop instantly brightened the building and the 2mm Pro created a new interior surface that can stay above dew point to control condensation. Plus, BlueTex™ is easy to wipe clean if you need to. The customer left the glossy white surface uncovered because it looked so nice.

Results: The result was stunning! The customer loved how it turned out and gave him exactly what he was after. For a relatively small investment, some time and labor, he transformed this old building into a new space he can use for a long time to come.