You need a minimum of 4-5 panels per door depending on the height of the container. Adjust your quantity to display the number of doors you need to cover, approximately 1 box per door.
One box contains a total of 5 EX 2.5 Panels (FP-2.5RW), covering up to 40 sq-ft.
There are many styles of shipping container doors and just as many ways to insulate them. Doors vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, advanced tools and carpentry skills is required for this application. Like all of our panels they can be cut and modified to fit your size container. It takes 4 EX2.5 flat panels (FP-2.5W) to insulate a standard shipping container door. Approximately 1 box per door.
It is best to have a sample kit on site to fit and measure for your door. The inserts supplied in the sample kit represent most of the common role formed angles the container manufacturers use.
Insulating a shipping container door |
Shipping Container Sample Kit |
EX 2.5 Insulated Panel with Studs (FP-2.5W) |
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EX 2.5 Flat Panel Details |
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InSoFast Exterior Architectural Submittal | |||||
Panel Body Dimensions | 24in × 48in × 2½in | ||||
Drainage Channel Dimensions | 24in × ¼in × ¼in | ||||
Coverage |
8 sq-ft |
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R-Value ASTM C518 |
R-10.5 |
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Comparable Performance to |
2×4 Wall/R-15 Batts |
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ASTM C578 Type II |
Closed-Cell, injection-molded EPS |
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Canadian Standards CAN/ULC S701 Type 2 |
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ASTM C303 Foam Density |
1.35 lbs per cubic foot |
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ASTM E96 Water Vapor Permeability |
(Class III Vapor Retarder) 3.5perm/in |
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Maximum Service Temperature (long term) |
167°F = 75 Celsius (°C) |
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Recessed ½in below Surface |
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Interlocking Edges |
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Cutting Indication Lines |
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Designed Ready for Finishing Attachment |
Both Interior/Exterior (drywall, siding, etc) |
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Exterior Rated Moisture Control |
ORSC, Section R703.1.1-approved rain screen and drainage technology on both sides | ||||
Exterior Application |
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Interiors Application |
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*The high-strength co-polymer plastic studs provide a positive attachment stud for finishing the container. The ribbed dovetails surface provides a cast-in-place adhesive applications against the metal surfaces.
Estimating and ordering is simple. You need a minimum of 4-5 panels per door depending on the height of the container. It takes 4 EX 2.5 flat panels (FP-2.5RW) to insulate a standard shipping container door. Approximately 1 box per door. Adjust your quantity to display the number of doors you need to cover, approximately 1 box per door. A typical container door is 32+ square feet 1 box of panels is 40 square feet. Multiply length times width and divide the total square footage square footage (xx) divide by 40 sq-ft. this will determine the number of boxes required for your project, (round up to the whole box count). Don’t overestimate.
LOCTITE® PL PREMIUM® POLYURETHANE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE
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Estimating the amount of adhesive YOU will use has variables beyond our control like condition of your walls and how accurate are you with a glue gun? The example below is for one side wall of a 20′ standard height shipping container you will need approximately 3 tubes of the adhesive. That is in a perfect world. PL Premium 3x adhesive is applied in a ⅜” bead on the backside of the studs onto the ribbed surfaces. We realize that a 3/8″ bead of glue is very subjective. It is important that there is enough adhesive to squish the dovetails on the back side of the stud when pressed to the container wall. Adhesive follows the “Goldie Locks rule, too much, too little, and just right To verify that enough adhesive is used, press the panel into place. Pull the panel back and check to see if the adhesive has spread out beyond the full width of the stud. It is normal for the panel to “float out” from the side of the container when it is accommodating irregularities in the container walls. Additional adhesive may be necessary in some areas. If you are doing it just right you can expect that 1 large 28-fl oz tube will cover 18 of our 24″ long studs or enough glue at a 3/8″ bead to cover 36 foot long bead of glue.
Additionally you will have to estimate for glue around openings like windows and doors.
1 large 28-fl oz / 828 m tube = 18 (24″ studs or inserts)
LOCTITE® PL PREMIUM® POLYURETHANE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE Rough estimate for 28 ounce tubes of adhesive required | |||||||
Container | Side Wall | End Wall | Ceiling | Total Walls & Ceiling | Floors | Swing Doors | Total Estimate |
20′- Standard | 3 | 2 1/2 | 6 1/2 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
20′- High Cube | 3 | 2 1/2 | 6 1/2 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
40′- Standard | 6 | 2 1/2 | 13 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 45 |
40′- High Cube | 6 | 2 1/2 | 13 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 46 |
When bonding EPS and XPS foam insulation, use above 40°F (4°C) and avoid cure and surface temperatures above 90°F (32°C). Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of frost, grease, dust and other contaminants. Pre-fit all materials and protect finished surfaces. If using cartridge format, cut nozzle at a 45° angle to desired bead size and puncture inner seal. Be very careful not to allow Loctite® PL® Premium to cure on a finished surface.
In cold conditions below 40°F (4°C), heating the interior space of the container will not be sufficient for the adhesive to cure. The insulation panels will not allow heat to transfer to the container’s bonding surface. It is recommended to either move the container to a heated area or tent and heat the exterior until the adhesive cures.
The interior of the container can be heated until the adhesive has cured.
Install the exterior panels first while heating the interior. Allow adhesive to cure before installing interior insulation.
Yes but act quickly. To cancel or modify your order contact us immediately at orders@insofast.com or call 888-501-7899 with your request. However, we cannot guarantee that your request to modify or cancel your order will be granted.
You can cancel your order any time before it reaches the “In Process Ready to Ship” stage. Once your order is in processed and sent to the fulfillment center, it cannot be cancelled without a processing fee. We strive to have all orders “In Process Ready to Ship” within 24 hours. You have less than 24 hours to cancel your order without any additional fees. If it is past the 24-hour mark and you do not want the items you ordered, you can still return them. See below.
Yes you will be charged in the event of a cancellation. The freight company’s charges for delivery will be assessed. At a minimum you will be charged a $30 restocking fee per box and up to 50% of the cost of the entire order.
Authorized Returns are subject to $35 Restocking Charge per box and up to 50% of the cost of the whole order. No Returns after 30 days. No returns from authorized retailer will be accepted, all returns must go through the authorized retailer. Only unopened and unused boxes will be considered for return. No Returns for sales outside the continental US
No credits will be issued until the product has been returned and evaluated for condition.
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Product Code |
Number of Parts |
Box Dimension |
Cubic Feet Per Box |
Weight Per Box |
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Length |
Width |
Height |
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EX 2.5 (FP-2.5RW) |
5 Panels 40 SqFt |
13″ |
25″ |
49″ |
9.22 |
22 Lbs |
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