Skyliner®
Bay Insulation Systems’ Skyliner® Insulation System will brighten your building and save on lighting costs with Skyliner’s brilliant, white fabric.
High-Performance Metal Building Insulation & Fall Protection
The Skyliner® Insulation System is a premier banded liner system designed specifically for metal building roofs and walls. Increase your building’s energy efficiency and exceed energy codes with Skyliner’s tested High R Value/Low U factor insulation system. Save time and money on construction costs with the Skyliner System, designed for easier installation. Skyliner’s exclusive Safety Clip, Banding and Fabric System meets OSHA standards for both passive-fall restraint and active-fall protection, meaning maximum safety for your workers. Whether you are aiming for high R-values to meet strict energy codes or seeking to improve job site safety, the Skyliner® system delivers performance and peace of mind.
Roof & Wall Insulation
Thermal Performance (U-Factor Range)
Roof – 0.040 to 0.026 (view the roof assemblies)
Walls – 0.059 to 0.039 (view the wall assemblies)
Aesthetics
- Purlins and Girts Not Exposed – Hidden behind fabric
- Gives a clean look to the interior
Roof Installation Offers Fall Protection
- Fabric installed between banding and purlins, then banding is secured
- Insulation is installed in the purlin cavity after banding and fabric are installed
Why Choose Skyliner®?
1. Superior Energy Efficiency & Code Compliance
Achieve low in-place U-factors that meet or exceed current and future ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and California Title 24 standards.
- Tested Assemblies: Proven performance for conditioned spaces.
- High R-Values: Reach U-factors as low as 0.026 depending on purlin depth and insulation layers.
- Continuous Vapor Retarder: High-density polyethylene fabric with a 0.02 perm rating prevents moisture issues and enhances thermal integrity.
2. OSHA-Compliant Leading-Edge Fall Protection
Safety is built into every component. The exclusive Skyliner® Safety Banding and Clip System meets OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926.501 and 1926.502) for both passive-fall restraint and active-fall protection.
- Worker Confidence: Provides leading-edge fall protection immediately upon installation, allowing workers greater freedom of movement.
- Standardized Components: Includes steel banding (50 ksi yield strength) and exclusive safety clips.
3. Cost-Effective Installation & Aesthetic Appeal
Designed for speed and productivity, the Skyliner® system uses less banding than traditional liner systems, reducing field labor costs and material waste.
- Bright Interiors: The brilliant white fabric (also available in black and gray) brightens building interiors, potentially reducing long-term lighting costs.
- Streamlined Logistics: Each system comes complete with banding, clips, adhesive, fasteners, and custom Bay XQ layout drawings.
4. Code-Compliant Air Barrier Performance
The Skyliner® system is engineered to meet the stringent air barrier requirements mandated by ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 189.1, and the IECC. By providing a continuous, sealed envelope, Skyliner® simplifies the path to code compliance through three recognized methods:
- Materials Compliance: The high-density polyethylene Skyliner® fabric is independently tested and passes ASTM E2178, qualifying it as an approved air barrier material.
- Assembly Compliance: Skyliner® standard assemblies are thoroughly proven. They consistently perform well within required air leakage limits in Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) testing to determine if standard metal building roof and wall assemblies pass strict air infiltration requirements.
- Whole-Building Compliance Protection (ASTM E779): When projects require the whole-building air blower test under ASTM E779 / ASHRAE 90.1 Section 5.4.3.1.1, Skyliner’s premium fabric and sealed-joint design help contractors pass the test the first time—avoiding the high costs of post-construction remediation and re-testing.
