Many farmers don’t insulate their barn doors or windows very often

Many people don’t insulate their barn walls because they mistakenly believe that the ground outside does the insulating for them. Dirt will not help that much. You have to plug any holes you can with spray foam. Now not all people have big farms and barns they need to seal, you can use these same strategies even if you are a New York Spray Foam Insulation customer.

Done properly, farm barn door and window insulation will not only reduce heat loss, but it will make your barn warmer, drier and much more comfortable. You should install a moisture barrier over the bare wall before adding the stud frame and insulation. Add a good seal over the installed stud frame and insulation before adding drywall and new wood.

For exterior insulating, you must get rid of all the dirt around the area, fix any cracked spots, leaky areas and other places where moisture can get in. Cover the entire surface of the wall with a layer of waterproofing material before adding rigid insulation. Use flashing and a protective cover when installing anything over the insulation to make sure moisture does not get between the barn wall and the insulation wall. Moisture can seriously damage your finished barn door so make sure to do a good job and the problem. It’s far more expensive and difficult to fix after the work has been finished.