New Metal Building Insulation Guide For ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance

Free Guide From NAIMA Assists Builders In Selecting Fiber Glass Metal Building Insulation Systems

Alexandria, VA (June 17, 2004) -- Fiber glass insulation is a cost-effective way builders can meet the requirements of the ASHRAE 90.1 Standard. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires all commercial buildings that are heated or cooled to meet the ASHRAE 90.1 standard. The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has developed a free guide, ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance for Metal Buildings, to provide information on using fiber glass insulation to comply with the Prescriptive Criteria portion of the Standard. It contains information tailored specifically to the unique nature of metal building insulation systems.

The easy-to-use guide illustrates typical metal building insulation system constructions and their associated U-values when different thicknesses of insulation are used. It lists system constructions by geographical region and provides U-values for 182 cities. For ASHRAE 90.1 compliance, the systems used in the construction of metal buildings must be at or below the U-value listed for the appropriate geographic region. The guide also includes NAIMA's insulation recommendations for metal buildings not subject to ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.

Highlighted is NAIMA 202-96^® (Rev.2000) fiber glass insulation specifically designed for metal buildings. The NAIMA 202-96 Standard assures that fiber glass insulation recovers to the appropriate thickness and delivers the intended R-value after lamination. Using fiber glass insulation in the walls and roofs of metal buildings can make the building more comfortable by reducing the noise transmitted through the walls and ceilings from outside sources as well as reducing the noise that is reflected within the building. Most importantly, NAIMA 202-96 fiber glass insulation reduces energy costs and controls condensation.

For a free electronic copy of the NAIMA ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance for Metal Buildings, visit NAIMA online at www.naima.org and order Publication #MB304 through our online Literature Library. This publication is not available for printed orders. NAIMA has many other free publications on insulation for metal buildings also available online or in print.