Deude_Mann
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So I have some backed fiberglass batt insulation I will be installing in a metal building retrofit style. This is batt insulation that has been bonded to a strong, reinforced backing material that holds it in position. Think of it as taping kraft paper insulation to a ceiling or wall stud.
The usual method of installation is to tape the tabs in place with something like 3M 514CW double-sided tape...
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_NG/company-mea/all-3m-products/~/3M-Venture-Tape-Double-Coated-PET-Tape-514CW-48-mm-x-50-m/?N=5002385+8709317+8709365+8710676+8710815+8711017+8713638+8740726+3292746306&rt=rud
However this is a thin tape that does not provide a thermal break between the metal purlins and the metal panels I will be adding to the interior walls after installing the insulation. I would prefer to use something like double sided foam tape to provide a thermal break and am shopping around on different types right now. It MUST be double-sided tape for the way the batts are attached.
Do any contractors or people with experience have a suggestion for double-sided foam tape that will work, and is not incredibly expensive like 3M VHT (which would be overkill)?
Thanks in advance
The usual method of installation is to tape the tabs in place with something like 3M 514CW double-sided tape...
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_NG/company-mea/all-3m-products/~/3M-Venture-Tape-Double-Coated-PET-Tape-514CW-48-mm-x-50-m/?N=5002385+8709317+8709365+8710676+8710815+8711017+8713638+8740726+3292746306&rt=rud
However this is a thin tape that does not provide a thermal break between the metal purlins and the metal panels I will be adding to the interior walls after installing the insulation. I would prefer to use something like double sided foam tape to provide a thermal break and am shopping around on different types right now. It MUST be double-sided tape for the way the batts are attached.
Do any contractors or people with experience have a suggestion for double-sided foam tape that will work, and is not incredibly expensive like 3M VHT (which would be overkill)?
Thanks in advance
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