If you own a metal building that was not built to energy-efficient standards and you are looking for ways to reduce the building’s energy costs by improving its thermal efficiency, here are some tips for you:
- Get an energy audit – to be able to select the best insulation for your Metal Buildings or to pick the best method to reduce the building’s energy needs, you need to know exactly how well or how badly your building performs as it is now. There are lots of individual experts, such as certified energy inspectors and companies that provide such services – find a provider and get your building assessed;
- Consider replacing the roof or changing its color – getting a cool roof, made from a material that provides better energy-efficiency or changing the color of the roof to match the climate zone where your building is located might also help a lot. Light-colored roofs reflect heat, while dark roofs absorb it, the difference between a well-chosen and an inadequate roof color being considerable;
- Add insulation – insulation of the right type and thickness added underneath the roof, in the attic and to the walls is another great way to improve your metal building’s energy efficiency.
First Seen over here: Making Your Metal Building Energy Efficient
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