Metal Building & Barn Insulation in Lakeland, FL

Metal building and barn insulation is common work in Polk County, which was the leading citrus county in the country for much of the 20th century and is still home to groves and phosphate mining. Steel barns, equipment sheds and shops dot the county, and most share two problems: they get brutally hot under the sun, and they drip with condensation when humid air meets cooler steel.

Closed-cell foam on steel

Closed-cell spray foam sticks to the panels and purlins, insulates and keeps humid air off the metal. HomeGuide lists it at $3.00 to $5.00 per square foot. It also seals laps and fastener gaps and adds stiffness. On a building that just stores equipment, a thinner layer may be enough to stop the dripping; on a shop or office that is air conditioned, more depth pays back in lower cooling costs.

Storm history

Polk County is inland but not out of the storm track. In 2004, Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne brought hurricane-force winds to Lake Wales within 44 days, and Irma followed in 2017. Many metal buildings were repaired or replaced after those storms. New or re-skinned buildings are best sprayed before interior liners go on.

Barns and animals

For barns that house animals or feed, foam on the roof cuts heat and stops drips on hay and equipment. Exposed foam in areas where people work usually needs an approved coating or barrier; we note that on the quote.

Residential garages and shops

Detached steel garages and workshops behind homes are among our most common jobs. Foam turns a building that is unusable in July into a workable space.

Get a free estimate or call (863) 341-8561 with the size of your building.