When should I do Electrical with Spray Foam Insulation on Metal Buildings? | WolfSteel Buildings

[@wolfsteelbuildings]

WolfSteel Buildings ONLY service the state of Texas. Services include tubular metal buildings, red iron buildings, site prep, concrete, permitting assistance, gutter systems, and insulation.

[@1246pop]

Trust me on this, spray foam everything, do it once do it right, then put up ply board on walls. Paint over with fire retardant paint, and run waterproof conduit on walls, keep away from the floor. When your electrical contractor or if its yourself, run ample 220 volt, 120volt, sockets, along with at least 50 amp service for welding equipment even if you do not have a welder. You will be shocked as to what future needs could be. The fire retardant paint is an absolute must if any equipment gets too hot or you have a small fire, it can save your life and your family, and possibly your house, antique car, tractor, snow mobile, truck, you get it. I am hoping that this post helps at least one person.

[@wolfsteelbuildings]

GREAT FEEDBACK! Thanks for the comment We couldnt agree more with the comment: You will be shocked as to what future needs could be.

[@Boscovius]

I recently entertained a quote by a builder that insists on using a house wrap and then spraying the foam over the housewrap. This might make it easier to replace a damaged panel but I don't see how that's going to prevent condensation.

[@robg4843]

SprayJones channel. Depending on where in the world you are, determines how many inches of foam to stop condensation. As you want the condensation point to take place IN the foam, and when using the right closed cell foam, you won't get the sweats.. usually 2inch closed cell stops it where I am. Northern USA.

[@wolfsteelbuildings]

That's true, depending on your location, your insulation requirements may vary.

[@bradjenkins932]

Do you prime the galvanized steel first?

[@wolfsteelbuildings]

The tubular buildings are not primed. They have the galvanized coating on them

[@bradjenkins932]

@@wolfsteelbuildings Galvanize has to be primed before spray foam.