Prodex in Pole Barn

[Ramper]

Insulating a Pole Barn

I have some questions before I insulate my pole barn with rolls of Prodex (bubble foil).
1. Do I need to built a support structure on the walls? Or can I just nail the insulation to the structure that is already there?
2. Two sides have 4 x 8 shelving nailed to the them. Do I need to take down the shelving, insulate and then put the shelving back or can I just insulate around the shelving as best I can?
3. Should I insulate the rafters or should I lay the insulation horizontal and create a ceiling?

I am not look to climate control this space, but I would like to be able to work out there in the summer heat and the winter cold (with a propane heater).

I plan to fill any gaps with silicone caulk. As it is now the snow leaks in as does the driving rains. Not to mention the mice and bugs.

THANKS

 

[badgerboiler]

Professionals do not use bubble-foil "insulation" for anything.

http://www.radiantpanelassociation.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=359

http://www.healthyheating.com/Page 55/Page_55_o6_bldg_sys.htm

I specify 2" of 2# foam for pole barns and fill with cellulose or fiberglass to spec.

 

[toyotadriver]

Foil works well in the summer (but not nearly as well as real insulation) but not so good in the winter. It does do a decent job of keeping the heat out of the shop building but does a poor job of keeping heat in the building.

I'm not sure I fully understand your questions though. Is the building already built? If you are getting snow and rain through the siding, you need to fix that before putting up the foil.

 

[arewethereyet]

Ramper, did you end up using Prodex? If so, how did it do at keeping the heat in during the winter?