Insulating Pole Barn Walls
Insulation blankets are typically installed from top to bottom in pole barns and pole building walls. (Installing from bottom to top can create unattractive wrinkles) Generally, posts are placed 8′ on center with 7 1/2′ between posts. Blankets are cut to fit snug between the post. Tabs are then nailed to the posts and trimmings can be stuffed into the gap between the post and exterior wall panel. A plastic washer can be used with the nail to give the walls a finished look.
Many pole building / post frame building owners choose to leave the vapor barrier on the fiberglass exposed. In this case the fiberglass blankets are cut to fit between the posts, giving the building a clean finished look. White plastic washers can be added to give the walls an additional finished look.
There are several facings available in both standard and heavy duty. Heavy duty facing is a great alternative to finishing the wall. It offers a cleaned finished look at a fraction of the cost of finishing the walls.