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In modern construction, energy efficiency and structural integrity are two critical benchmarks for building quality. Steel structures, with their inherent thermal conductivity and complex forms, present unique insulation challenges. Thermal Design, Inc. addresses these challenges with its Simple Saver® System, a versatile and cost-effective insulation solution designed for various steel-frame buildings.
The Simple Saver® System is not merely a collection of insulation materials but a comprehensive solution. Its core lies in a highly flexible, performance-stable composite material that maximizes insulation space economically while serving as a durable, reflective vapor barrier. This adaptability allows the system to accommodate diverse roof and wall types, enhancing building performance across multiple applications.
The design philosophy centers on "economically maximizing insulation space," achieving optimal thermal performance within limited structural dimensions. As an integrated, durable, and reflective vapor barrier, it effectively prevents moisture infiltration, extends building lifespan, and improves indoor comfort.
The system's applications span nearly all steel-frame structures, including:
- Metal Buildings: Commonly used for roofs and walls in metal structures.
- Bar Joist Roofs: Custom solutions for open-web steel joist configurations.
- Post Frame Structures: Suitable for wood or hybrid wood-steel framing.
Whether for new construction or retrofits, the system delivers effective thermal insulation and vapor control.
For roof installations, the system adapts to various structural configurations, including different spans, slopes, and support systems. By creating a continuous insulation layer, it significantly reduces heat transfer, lowering energy consumption.
Similarly, the system integrates seamlessly with diverse wall types—metal panels, masonry, or other materials. Its flexibility accommodates surface irregularities, ensuring insulation continuity and airtightness.
Open-web steel joist structures pose distinct insulation difficulties due to their design. The Simple Saver® System effectively isolates conductive joists while allowing economical unfaced fiberglass batt or loose-fill insulation in cavities.
Bar joist configurations often encounter unique conditions at termination points or support areas, such as varying bottom chord planes or eave elevations. The system addresses these through:
- Custom-sized Syseal™ fabric components
- UVMAX™ steel support straps
- Specialized fasteners and sealants
Detailed installation guidelines assist designers and contractors in proper specification and implementation, covering:
- Perimeter attachment methods for different wall types
- Adaptations for varying joist depths or open trusses
- Thermal break applications to minimize bridging
For wood or hybrid post-frame buildings, the system ensures continuous vapor barriers across multiple truss spaces. Advantages include:
- Cost-effective use of unfaced fiberglass insulation
- Flexible cavity-fill or "attic-style" roof insulation options
Installation components typically include Syseal fabric, appropriate fasteners, and either polypropylene or galvanized steel support straps.
Concrete or masonry walls present compression challenges for insulation. Thermal Design's Stand-off 'Z' Brackets™ create necessary clearance, preserving full insulation thickness and performance.
These brackets establish an air gap between rigid walls and insulation, preventing compression while maintaining thermal efficiency—particularly valuable for industrial and commercial structures.
The Simple Saver® System represents a significant advancement in steel building insulation technology. Through innovative design and adaptable implementation, it delivers cost-effective thermal performance while addressing vapor control—a comprehensive solution for diverse structural requirements in modern construction.
