Construction Services

Home » Services
Aerial view of a large industrial facility with extensive white ventilation ducts, equipment, and interconnected buildings, surrounded by green trees, fields, and additional structures in the background under a clear sky.
Performance is everything

Building Solutions for Thermal Construction

In Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) construction, performance is everything.

A failed vapor barrier, condensation inside a wall system, or underfloor freezing can compromise product integrity, increase energy costs, and create long-term structural problems. These issues don’t show up immediately — but when they do, they’re expensive.

D&B Thermal provides high-performance thermal envelope systems for cold storage and controlled-environment facilities across the United States. We design, install, and self-perform the most critical components of temperature-controlled construction so your building performs exactly as intended.

Beyond cold storage

Complete Building Systems

While we are nationally recognized for cold storage construction, our expertise extends to any industrial or commercial facility utilizing insulated metal panel systems. We serve the following industries:

  • Cold Storage
  • Food & Beverage
  • Manufacturing
  • Commercial & Retail
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Self Storage
  • Dry Warehousing
  • Aerospace

Whether your project is refrigerated, climate-controlled, or simply requires high-performance panel systems — we deliver disciplined execution technically sound installation built for long-term performance nationwide.

Better results start earlier

The Earlier We’re Involved, The Better Your Facility Performs

Coordination during design eliminates costly rework later.

Let’s start the conversation
A rooftop with industrial HVAC equipment, white units, metal railings, vertical poles, and visible conduit lines under an overcast sky.
A construction worker guides a large metal panel being lifted by a green forklift with Sunbelt Rentals branding outside an industrial building. Another machine stabilizes the top of the panel.

Insulated Metal Panel Installation (IMP Contractor)

Insulated metal panel systems form the backbone of most cold storage and temperature-controlled facilities. Proper installation is critical to maintaining thermal integrity and preventing condensation or air leakage.

As an experienced IMP contractor, D&B Thermal provides:

  • Wall panel installation
  • Ceiling panel systems
  • Joint sealing and detailing
  • Structural integration
  • Thermal bridge mitigation
  • Coordination with refrigeration and structural trades

We self-perform panel installation to maintain quality control and ensure continuity across the building envelope.

Vapor Barrier Installation & Moisture Control

Moisture infiltration is one of the most common causes of long-term failure in refrigerated and freezer facilities.

Our vapor barrier systems are designed and installed to:

  • Prevent condensation within wall and ceiling assemblies
  • Maintain insulation performance
  • Protect structural components
  • Reduce energy consumption
  • Extend facility lifespan

Every seam, penetration, and transition is detailed to maintain a continuous barrier across the entire thermal envelope.

A large, empty industrial warehouse with high ceilings, evenly spaced support columns, bright overhead lighting, and multiple ceiling-mounted ventilation or refrigeration units. The floor appears clean and unfinished.
Steel beams and framework at a construction site, with an orange crane in the background and stacks of materials on the ground, all under a cloudy sky.

Underfloor Insulation & Frost Protection Systems

Freezer facilities and low-temperature environments require engineered sub-slab protection to prevent frost heave and structural movement.

We design and install:

  • Underfloor insulation systems
  • Column isolation systems
  • Thermal break detailing
  • Sub-slab vapor protection
  • Frost prevention assemblies

These systems protect the structural integrity of your building and prevent costly future repairs.

Support across every project phase

IMP & Cold Storage Construction Support

Design-Build | Subcontract | Retrofit

D&B Thermal works across all phases of cold storage construction and expansion.

Design-Build

Collaborating early with owners, developers, and engineers to ensure proper thermal envelope integration.

General Contractor

Providing turnkey thermal envelope installation for large-scale cold storage and industrial builds.

Repairs & Facility Expansion

Supporting existing facilities with panel replacement, vapor barrier remediation, and expansion projects.

From walk-in freezers to 100,000+ square-foot industrial facilities, we bring the same level of discipline and attention to detail.

Built for every scale

Nationwide Cold Chain Construction Expertise

Based in Pennsylvania and serving the continental United States, D&B Thermal supports cold chain construction projects across all major industrial sectors.

We remain actively aligned with industry best practices through:

  • Logo for the Global Cold Chain Alliance featuring a blue circular icon with a white abstract design next to the organization’s name in bold black and gray text.
  • Logo for the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) with “CEBA” in blue letters, yellow horizontal lines in the letter E, and gradient blue bars underneath.

Our role is simple: ensure your facility performs the way it was designed to perform — now and long into the future.

Where failure isn’t an option

Built for High-Performance Environments

Our clients operate facilities where failure isn’t an option.
They choose D&B Thermal because we understand the stakes.

We are:

  • Structured and disciplined
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proactive in planning
  • Clear in communication
  • Performance-driven

We don’t overpromise.
We execute and deliver.

Early planning prevents costly issues

Start the Conversation Early

Thermal envelope decisions made early in design prevent the most expensive problems later.

If you’re planning a temperature-controlled facility or expansion, we’re ready to support your team.

Let’s Get Started