The value of transforming a shipping container into a structure used for a host of purposes is impressive. The repurposing of the building rescues it from the shipping container graveyard and provides a versatile set of bones for building a home, office, classroom, gym, or hobby space. External insulation on a shipping container project will make applying exterior finishing easier and enhance the comfort, quiet, and durability of the shipping container turned usable space. InSoFast insulating products make the process so simple and affordable that it wouldn’t make sense to skip it.
Why Choose InSoFast Insulation
InSoFast insulation comes from a place of supplying quality, speed, and convenience. We first marketed our goods to the commercial market, and they continue to be quite useful in that space. However, the straightforward application process and high quality of our products quickly inspired a surge of popularity with the DIY marketplace. The versatility, quality, convenience, and facilitation of other construction processes gained from our products sparked a revolution in insulation.
Highlights of InSoFast insulation products include the following:
- Easily resized via a utility knife through the EPS foam and a saw of any type through the non-ferrous studs
- Composed of injection-molded, closed-cell Expanded Polystyrene foam
- Tongue-and-groove notches along the edges make installation fast and foolproof
- Easy application requires only a utility knife, some sort of saw, a caulking gun, a few tubes of Loctite PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive, and a can of spray foam insulation
Why Insulate Shipping Container Structures
Shipping containers are made of metal, and this factor may make the structure incredibly strong. However, it also creates certain obstacles that will have to be overcome:
- Condensation
- Temperature instability
- Temperature amplification
- Exaggerated noise
Insulating your shipping container will take care of most of the challenges associated with the build. InSoFast insulation products make it easy to do. If you’d like to insulate the exterior of the shipping container, we provide a couple of options.
Exterior Insulation for Shipping Containers via CX 44 Shipping Container Panels
If you plan on running electric or another service to the exterior of the shipping container, the CX 44 panel from InSoFast is the ideal option. These 24×44 inch panels run along an 11-inch repeating pattern that aligns perfectly against most corrugated shipping containers. The built-in embedded studs fit up vertically against the ridges when the panels are placed horizontally, providing a place of purchase for an additional finishing product.
Exterior Insulation Panels via InSoFast CX Lowpro Insulated Studs
If you don’t plan to run electric or another service to the container’s exterior, it will be easier to apply and cheaper to ship InSoFast CX Lowpro insulated studs and InSoFast InSerts. These products are used together to create a system that’s airtight and ready for the application of a rigid foam board insulation panel of your choice. Using the studs to apply a layer of external finishing products is a simple and affordable option. The completed system will have an R-value of 8.3, but this resistance to energy loss can be increased. You can continue to add foam boards for a stronger result depending on your climate’s requirements.
Applying external insulation to your shipping container project is an excellent way to overcome shipping container specific challenges. InSoFast insulation comes in a few different options to fill this purpose. Feel free to check out our website or call our customer support staff for more information or to place an order today: (888) 501-7899.
