Steel shops are everywhere around Tulsa, from 30x40 garages behind homes in Broken Arrow and Owasso to big equipment buildings on acreage near Collinsville and Skiatook. Most go up with little or no insulation, and owners find out the hard way: an uninsulated shop is an oven in July and a refrigerator in January, and every cool morning the roof drips.
We insulate metal buildings and shops with closed-cell spray foam, which bonds directly to the panels and stops condensation, or with faced fiberglass blanket when it can go in during construction. For an existing building, spray foam is almost always the practical choice because it does not require taking panels off.
Tell us how you use the shop. A building you heat for winter projects needs more than one that just stores a boat. We price both options so you can choose.
Tulsa tip
Large overhead doors leak more air than the rest of the building combined. Ask for the door frames and the base trim to be sealed with the walls, and consider an insulated door if you plan to heat the shop.
Signs Your Shop Needs Insulation
- ✓Dripping from the roof on cool mornings
- ✓Tools and equipment rusting
- ✓Too hot to work in during summer
- ✓A heater that cannot keep up in winter
- ✓Daylight showing at eaves and base trim
- ✓Old insulation hanging loose
Spray Foam or Fiberglass for a Metal Shop
Closed-cell spray foam works on existing buildings and new ones, stops condensation and seals air leaks. Two inches gives roughly R-13 on walls and roof.
Faced fiberglass blanket is cheaper when it is installed under the panels during construction, but it is hard to add later and needs a well-sealed facing to avoid condensation. We will tell you which makes sense for your building.
Metal Building & Shop Insulation Services We Offer
✓Shop and Garage Foam
Closed-cell foam on walls and roof.
✓Equipment Buildings
Condensation control for large steel buildings.
✓Door and Trim Sealing
Sealing overhead door frames and base trim.
✓New Construction Blanket
Faced fiberglass during the build.
✓Heated Shop Upgrades
Extra thickness for shops you heat.
Metal Building & Shop Insulation Cost in Tulsa, OK
| Project | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| 30x40 shop, 2 in closed-cell, walls and roof | $5,500–$11,000 | Wall height and doors |
| 40x60 building, 2 in closed-cell | $10,000–$20,000 | About 5,000 sq ft of surface |
| Faced fiberglass blanket, new build | $1.00–$2.00 per sq ft | R-value and liner |
| Roof-only condensation coat | $1.00–$2.00 per sq ft | 1 in closed-cell |
Planning ranges for the Tulsa area. Your free estimate gives the exact written price.
How It Works
- 1
Walkthrough
We measure and check doors, leaks and use.
- 2
Prep
Equipment is moved or covered.
- 3
Install
Spray foam or blanket goes on as planned.
- 4
Review
We check coverage with you and clean up.
Related reading: Cost to Spray Foam a 30x40 Shop Is It Worth Insulating a Shop?