Post Frame Retrofit
Roof Installation / Bottom of Purlins
- Inspect the roof area for clutter in buildings where
there is no ceiling.
- Measure the distance between the trusses. Many times,
the distance will be 4' or less. In some geographic
areas, due to snow load, the distance will be as close as
2'.
- Cut pieces of TempShield™ Insulation 6" longer than the distance between the ridge
pole and the birds mouth.
- Staple the insulation to the bottom of the purlins with
5/16" staples, 3" to 4" apart. Turn the edges down
and staple to the side of the top cord of the trusses.
- Staple the top of the insulation to the ridge pole and
the bottom to the top plate at the wall.
- Tape all butt seams with foil tape. Make sure the tape is applied so that a proper
bond occurs.
Roof Installation / Across the Trusses
- Inspect the area above and directly below the bottom of
the truss for clutter. Pay special attention to water
lines above the truss. Water will freeze if left exposed
above the insulation.
- Install 1" x 2" furring strips across the bottom cord
of the trusses on 22" centers by nailing to the truss.
- Staple 48" Staple Tab insulation to the furring
strips, using 5/16" staples 3" to 4" apart.
- Turn the tabs down and run a bead of silicone caulk;
press tabs together thereby creating a strong seal.*
- Tape all butt seams with foil tape. Make sure tape is applied so that a proper bond
occurs. The Staple Tab and furring strip (22' on center)
method for installation was designed for the bottom of the
trusses. The furring strips run perpendicular to the
trusses to compensate for any truss which may be unevenly
spaced.
Wall Installation
TempShield™ can be installed either vertically or horizontally.
- To install TempShield™ horizontally, staple the Standard Edge insulation to the
girts using 5/16" staples.
- To install TempShield™ vertically, nail furring strips on 22" centers and
staple TempShield™ 48" Staple Tab Insulation to the furring strips using
5/16" staples, 3" to 4" apart.
- Turn the tabs out and use a pure silicone caulk to run a
bead of caulk; press tabs together, thereby creating a
strong seal.*
* Make sure that
the silicone caulk is applied in a continuous bead with no
breaks. Gaps will cause air infiltration which may cause
condensation.
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