Month: February 2019

Insulation: What You Need to Know

Are you planning to get a metal building in the future? Have you considered insulating it? Perhaps insulation doesn’t seem like a huge deal for you, but it’s the best choice for those who want to keep their valuables at room temperature. American Carports offers insulation for your metal building that provides your metal unit with thermal, radiation, and vapor barriers; combining these benefits means that that you will have a cool, dry structure in the summer and a warm, dry structure in the winter.

However, there are some things that you might need to know before opting to insulate your metal building. Our insulation:

  • Has an R-Value of 16.
  • Offers radiation and vapor barriers.
  • Is great for heat, condensation, and cold.
  • Comes with reflective aluminum foil on each side of a 5mm closed-cell polyethylene foam center.

Our insulation is ICC-ES recognized and Energy Star-qualified due to the following characteristics:

 

  • It has a classification A for fire retardant, slow flame propagation material.
  • It doesn’t leak when fastened.
  • It’s waterproof. It has two aluminum faces that reflect radiation and heat.
  • It offers thermal insulation.
  • It retains its thickness over time.

Restrictions: Insulation can only be applied on buildings with Vertical siding; even if you only want to insulate the roof of your metal structure, it must be an A-Frame Vertical roof.

You might be wondering why insulation can only be added to vertical buildings. The simple answer is that the extra material used on vertical sides helps to support the insulation, preventing it from coming down or getting saggy. Horizontal siding or roofs wouldn’t be able to hold the insulation correctly due to the lack of material.

Now you’ve learned about our insulation and all the benefits we offer. If you’re definitely sure about getting a metal building with insulation, give us a call! Let one of our experts help you create that metal building of your dreams. And don’t forget to ask about what financing options are available for you.

Partially Enclosed 24’ x 36’ x 14’ RV Cover

Stop leaving your RV out in the open and unprotected! Everyone deserves a roof of their own to keep them sheltered and safe, and so does your RV! Having trouble finding a cover that’s tall enough for your vehicle? Let American Carports be your best guide to building an RV cover that’s tall, wide, and long enough to meet your needs!

As a company, we’ve noticed some common misinterpretations regarding the heights listed on our pricing flyers. Most of our flyers only go up to 12’ tall. Those are our standard sizes. However, we can build taller than that; as of matter of fact, 20’ tall is our actual limit! So, covering an RV will not be a challenge for us! Don’t believe me? Take a look at this 24’W x 36’L x 14’H structure:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • 12-Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • 6′ Vertical Sides
  • 2 Vertical Gable Ends

Disclaimer: Additional material will be required to meet local codes. Extra labor and equipment may be required on units taller than 12’.

All buildings pictured on our website can be customized according to your needs and specifications—no exceptions. Want a different color choice? No worries! American Carports offers 13 color options at no additional charge! Give us a call to speak with one of our experts regarding the price of this unit. Don’t forget to ask about our rent-to-own and financing options! Want to see our buildings in person? Call us now, and ask for your local dealer!