Sealed N Safe™ To Display Thermal Block System In METALCON New Product Harbor
Designed To Increase Energy Efficiency Of Insulation In Metal Building Applications
Ephraim, UT - Sealed N Safe™ announces that it will be displaying its Thermal Block System in the New Product Harbor at the METALCON International conference and exhibition, October 6-8, 2009, in the Tampa (FL) Convention Center. The system combats the thermal transfer of energy through roof purlins in metal buildings.
The New Product Harbor, showcasing technology advancements in metal construction and anchored by DesignandBuildwithMetal.com, will be centrally located in the exhibit hall during METALCON International 2009 in booth 1423.
“Over the years, energy conservation has become more important to each of us for a variety of reasons,” said Craig Oberg, Founder & President of Sealed N Safe™. “Whether it is due to the cost of gasoline or the cost of heating our homes, managing and conserving energy is becoming a global concern.”
Oberg went on to say, “A well-known problem in saving energy in metal buildings is the thermal transfer of energy through the purlins. When roof sheets are installed over the insulation of a building, the insulation is compressed where the sheets and the purlins are screwed together—thus creating the thermal transfer of energy through the purlins.” The Sealed N Safe™ Thermal Block System was designed to address energy lost through the purlins.
“The Sealed N Safe™ Thermal Block System has a patented design using polyurethane foam injected between two metal plates designed to resist the forces induced by typical roof loads of a metal building.” Oberg said. “Thermal blocks are placed over the top of the purlins and are attached by two flat head screws. The insulation blanket and the roof sheets are placed over the thermal block. Once the roof sheet is in place, a special designed fastener is placed through the roof sheet, insulation, and thermal block into the purlin below. The design of the screw creates a ‘stitch’ type joint between the roof sheet and the thermal block, creating a watertight seal while fastening the whole assembly tightly to the purlin.”
Oberg added, “The fastening process is very much like a typical screw down roof. The only additional step is to set the thermal block in place with two flat head screws. Generally the thermal blocks can be installed without any further design considerations. Strapping, blocking, etc. is not required. That saves you time and money in the field.”
Oberg said there are other benefits as well. “Use of the Sealed “N” Safe Thermal Block System also extends the life of the roof sheet and purlin by reducing or even eliminating condensation under the roof sheet at the purlin location,” he noted. “It is compliant with the 2006 and 2009 International Energy Code. It can be a large factor in achieving the Energy Savings required by the US Dept of Energy to qualify for tax credits.”
For current test data or other Sealed N Safe ™ product information, go to www.sealednsafe.com or visit them at booth 1305 during METALCON International 2009.
To view the complete list of New Product Harbor participants, click here.
About METALCON
METALCON International is the only annual trade show and conference focused on the application of metal in industrial, institutional, light commercial and residential construction. Now in its 19th year, this year’s event takes place at the Tampa Bay Convention Center in Tampa, FL from Tuesday, October 6 through Thursday, October 8, 2009. Each year METALCON brings together nearly 8,000 architects, builders, contractors, specifiers, developers, building owners, government officials and manufacturers from 50 different countries. The 2009 event will feature 300 exhibiting companies, a 40 session education program and three days of new, exciting live-action demos of application techniques. For more information, go to www.metalcon.com.
METALCON International is sponsored by the Glenview, IL-based Metal Construction Association. For more information, go to www.metalconstruction.org.