Spray Foam for Metal Buildings: Alberta’s Best Defense Against the Cold

Martha Laverde • July 28, 2025

From Quonsets to Workshops, Spray Foam Makes Metal Buildings Perform Better All Year

In Alberta, metal buildings like Quonsets, shops, and warehouses are essential for agriculture and industry, but they can be a nightmare to heat. Without proper insulation, metal structures become:

  • ❄️ Freezing in winter
  • 🔥 Overheated in summer
  • 💧 Prone to condensation and corrosion

The solution? Spray foam insulation.


🔹 Why Spray Foam Works Best for Metal

Spray foam creates a continuous, airtight seal that fills every curve and seam of your building. That means:

   ✅ No cold drafts
   ✅ No condensation dripping from ceilings
   ✅ No air gaps or loose-fitting batts

And with closed-cell spray foam, you get a built-in vapor barrier and structural reinforcement perfect for Alberta’s unpredictable weather.


🔧 Batt vs Spray Foam in Metal Buildings

Feature                            Batt Insulation               Spray Foam

Air Sealing                         ❌ Poor                       ✅ Excellent

Moisture Resistance           ❌ Low                       ✅ High

Installation Fit                   ❌ Loose in frames      ✅ Custom fills

Long-Term Performance    ⚠️ Degrades                ✅ Lasts decades


📍 Built for Alberta. Applied by Experts.

At Aires Spray Foam, we’ve insulated metal buildings of all sizes, ranging from 1,000 to 60,000 sq ft,  across Alberta and even as far north as the Yukon.


We know how to:

   ✔️ Prep metal surfaces correctly
   ✔️ Apply foam evenly at optimal thickness
   ✔️ Ensure long-term adhesion and protection


🏗️ Ideal Applications

  • Quonsets
  • Machine shops
  • Equipment storage
  • Agricultural barns
  • Commercial metal buildings
  • Cold storage facilities


📞 Ready to Insulate It Right?

If you’ve got a metal building to insulate, let us help you seal it tight, protect your assets, and stay comfortable year-round.


📍 Serving Edmonton, rural Alberta, and beyond
📞 Contact Aires Spray Foam today for your
free quote.

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