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PlastiSpan insulation can be used to provide a well insulated wall system for many types of commercial or industrial buildings. Hard wearing low maintenance interior finishes can be provided using an interior galvanized steel liner panel and pre-painted steel exterior panels. Alternatively, concrete block walls with or without an exterior finish are commonly used for this type of application.
A metal building wall accommodates insulation in the space provided by the Z-bar girt. The web on the Z-bar can be chosen to provide for the required thickness of PlastiSpan insulation. The interior liner sheet must completely cover the PlastiSpan insulation so it is not exposed to the interior of the building. Metal wall contraction can occur in cold weather more easily than other constructions. The use of PlastiSpan insulation provides a rigid strong wall with low air infiltration.
PlastiSpan insulation board can be used to provide the required thermal resistance when attached to the exterior of a concrete block wall. The exterior face can be covered with prepainted profiled metal, conventional stucco or an exterior insulated finish system. (See the PlastiSpan brochure “Building Insulation Wall Applications - Exterior Insulation Finish Systems" for additional information.)
PlastiSpan insulation board can be used with pre-painted profiled metal finish by fastening a light Z-bar girt horizontally or vertically to the block wall and placing PlastiSpan insulation between the girt. If the insulation is the same thickness as the girt the metal will hold the insulation in place. The insulation can also be fastened to the wall using a surface mounted wood nailer fastened through the insulation to the concrete block wall. The profiled metal finish can be mounted on the wood nailer. The standard profiled metal accessories such as drip flashings, corner trim, etc. can be used for the installation.
Stucco can be used as a finish on the PlastiSpan insulation. The Portland cement stucco is applied to a stucco mesh which in turn is fastened to a nailer or T-stud that is flush mounted in the insulation. A sheathing paper may be placed over the insulation if desired.
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