All About Barn Insulation: What to Expect for Your Barn
September is nearly at its end, and the winds are shifting in Michigan once again. Soon enough, the snow will be here, and it will likely be here to stay for a while.
With that in mind, it’s time to reflect on how you’ll hold up throughout the cold Michigan winter. While many folks may feel that their homes are all set up and ready for the cold, there’s one place you may have forgotten: your barn.
Barn insulation is essential for any barn owner. Thanks to a wide variety of benefits insulation offers, barn insulation can be make or break for your barn’s health (and the wellbeing of its contents).
In this month’s blog post, we’re tackling why you should get barn insulation and the many benefits of doing so.
Why to Get Barn Insulation
So, first off, why do people get barn insulation? Well, simply put, for similar reasons that they get home insulation. Let’s take a look at a few important reasons that folks choose to get barn insulation.
Temperature Issues. Just like with your home, barns won’t be able to keep out the cold without a comprehensive insulation solution. If you notice that your barn is roughly the same temperature as the outdoors, then you may want to consider insulation services.
Protecting the Barn’s Contents. Whether you use your barn for storage or to keep animals, any barn isn’t much good if it doesn’t protect what’s inside of it.
Keeping the Outdoors, Outdoors. An un-insulated barn won’t do very well at keeping outdoor elements such as moisture, allergens, and pests from coming indoors. That’s why proper insulation is essential.
Benefits of Barn Insulation
Now that we’ve discussed some reasons why people choose to get barn insulation installed, let’s take a look at some of the benefits of insulation services.
Structural Stability. Since barns aren’t always built with the same strong bones that homes or businesses tend to have, they can benefit greatly from the structural stability of insulation. Spray foam insulation, in particular, is known to chemically bind to your structure, making it much more stable and less likely to buckle over time or under strong weather conditions.
Minimize Repairs. For many reasons, proper insulation can reduce your need to repair your barn. Professional insulation services will help to keep out the elements, keep out pests, prevent drastic temperature changes (minimizing warping in your barn’s frame), and prevent air filtration issues by reducing outdoor air intake.
Request Insulation Services for Your Barn Today
For all these reasons and more, it’s essential to get professionally-done barn insulation. Here at Spartan Insulation, we have years of experience insulating barns, homes, and businesses throughout Southwest Michigan and the Kalamazoo area. To make a plan for insulating your barn, click here to contact us today.
