A Guide to Cold Storage Roof System Design
Cold storage buildings are often thought of as a typical building turned inside out. These buildings are designed to keep heat out instead of keeping heat in during the cold weather. The unique idea of an "always cold" interior pushes the discussion about vapor drive and air intrusion of the enclosure of a cold storage building to a higher level.
Cold Storage CAD Details
Resources from the GAF Building & Roofing Science Team
These resources will guide you through the importance of the unique construction assemblies required for cold storage buildings, the primary control layers and their continuity, and how we need to think about the use of the primary control layers to reduce the risk of condensation in this inside-out scenario. These strategies will provide information that promotes long-term performance and durability, as well as the long-term energy efficiency of roofs and the overall building enclosures that are part of cold storage buildings.
Articles from the Industry
Building Enclosure Design Guidelines for Freezers and Cold Storage Facilities
Building Design + Construction
Considerations in Design and Construction of Freezer Buildings for Building Envelope Consultants
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