An Arkansas building project with a shipping container foundation can be the answer for those who need emergency housing, pop-up retail space, classroom extensions, and other space solutions. To complete the project, buy InSoFast shipping container insulation panels. Professional building experience or knowledge isn’t necessary when you choose our straightforward and convenient panel design.
CX 44 Shipping Container Insulation Panels
CX 44 shipping container panels from the InSoFast catalog fit alongside the side walls of most shipping containers. The panels are 44” long and 24” wide with a 2” depth, so they require a limited amount of the finite space of the container. These panels also have two built-in, non-conductive studs sheathed within the insulation. These stud sites serve as the place where construction adhesive will affix the panels to the wall as well as serve as the parts of the system’s built-in frame.
Side Wall and End Wall InSerts
InSoFast insulation for shipping containers also comes in the form of InSerts designed to fill the empty corrugated spaces. The InSerts are sleeves of EPS foam that fill the empty spaces and stay put through the application of construction adhesive. Once the InSerts are in place, the resulting smooth surface should receive an application of either UX 2.0 or EXi 2.5 interior insulation panels.
The UX 2.0 and EXi 2.5 panels are both 2’x4’ and composed of the same closed-cell, non-porous EPS foam. The UX 2.0 panel is 2” thick and provides an R-value of 8.5 while the EXi 2.5 panel is ½” thicker and 20% stronger. Both panels provide the rot-resistant frame, service raceways, and moisture control channels. The choice should depend on the level of insulation required for your particular situation.
This system provides an airtight solution with no empty space behind the panels.
CX-LP LowPro Embedded Studs
The newest star in the InSoFast insulation lineup is the CX-LP LowPro Stud. The stud is polypropylene, so it’s not conductive. It is also embedded within insulation to further protect from thermal bridging.
Application of this product will require InSerts along with any rigid foam board. Builders will typically choose this product when they don’t plan to run services to the project because the panels don’t include electric raceways, and the panels are cheaper since they don’t include the entire panel.
The InSoFast PLUS Method
When your shipping container design requires extreme insulation, you can amplify the power of InSoFast insulation products by using them in combination with a generic rigid foam board. The R-value will be cumulative when the panel systems are layered, so builders can reach any level of energy efficiency they like.
Ideas for Shipping Container Projects
You might be surprised by the variety of functions a shipping container build can serve. The space is versatile and can be used with several containers to build extensive units.
- Tiny house
- Multi-container mansion
- Fitness center
- Office
- Classroom
- Worship center
- Pop-up retail store
- Concession stand
- Emergency housing
- Medical clinic
- Much more
Arkansas builders who plan to use a shipping container unit as the foundation for their build should buy InSoFast shipping container insulation panels or another product from our catalog. We offer kits for shipping containers in both standard and customized measurements. To learn more or to place an order, give us a call at (888) 501-7899 or use the ordering features on our website.
