{"id":9617,"date":"2018-05-18T15:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T19:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roofingmagazine.com\/?p=9617"},"modified":"2018-05-17T10:12:20","modified_gmt":"2018-05-17T14:12:20","slug":"proper-storage-and-handling-of-polyiso-insulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roofingmagazine.com\/proper-storage-and-handling-of-polyiso-insulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Storage and Handling of Polyiso Insulation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Punxsutawney Phil\u00a0certainly got it right this year; we have had six more weeks of winter \u2014 and then some \u2014 particularly in the Northeast. As winter turns to spring, building and repair projects which frequently involve the roof get underway. As you commence these new and re-roofing initiatives, here are a few key considerations about the storage and handling of polyiso roof insulation on a jobsite.<\/p>\n

Storage<\/h4>\n

Polyiso insulation is typically shipped protected by a plastic wrap, plastic bag or both. This factory packaging is intended for handling the polyiso in the manufacturing plant and during transit; it should not be relied upon as protection at jobsites or other outdoor storage locations unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Material delivery should be carefully coordinated with the roof application schedule to minimize outdoor storage. When short-term outdoor storage is necessary, whether at grade or on the roof deck, the following precautions should be observed:<\/p>\n