Shipping Container Insert Details

It is in your best interest to verify the shipping container corrugation dimensions BEFORE ordering.  The corrugations of the shipping containers can vary in width and depth.   Make sure that your container matches these dimensions.

Reasons to use Inserts:

• Containers that are older often have different corrugation dimensions. 
• Containers with swing doors on both ends often have different weld seam dimensions.
• Small 10’ long containers
• Dented older container (vintage condition)
  • See: 4. How to Choose the Best Container
  • CW or Cargo-Worthy
  • WWT or Wind and Water Tight

Method install locally sourced flat board stock insulation over the container's exposed metal surfaces.

1. 1. CON: Using just inserts in-between the corrugations will add ZERO energy savings if in is not covered with additional insulation.
      • See: Like Frying Pans
   2. PRO: Inexpensive method when modifying older containers with dings and dents prevent cold condensation surfaces.
   3. PRO: Best method when modifying older containers with dings and dents.
   4. PRO: Industrial fast track application not suitable for habitual spaces, storage only.
      • CON: Check with local code restrictions for exposed foam insulation fire requirements.
   5. CON: Extra work. Traditional framing, wood or steel studs, would need to be installed with drywall and optional additional insulation in order to make the container into a habitable space

If you just need to just insulate a shipping container for storage, and covering the insulation for fire safety and protection is not a concern, we recommend family of insert products. The Inserts are used to infill the container's corrugated voids to prevent hidden condensation. This method using flat stock foam panels and inserts becomes a three-step process

1. Apply the Inserts to infill the wall's corrugated voids preventing hidden condensation. 
2. Then attach the locally sourced (48″ x 96″) flat stock sheet insulation over the inserts completing the continuous thermal layer.
3. Finally build the traditional interior framing and then the services and finishes can be installed. 

This is the least expensive method available for materials. However this method increase costs for the labor, material handling, site co-ordination and other complexity and details.