When insulating container homes, InSoFast high-density closed-cell EPS foam insulation may be your best bet. Do-it-yourself kits are available for 20-foot and 40-foot containers with either standard 8-foot or high cube 9-foot ceilings, as well as for custom configurations.
InSoFast, LLC has provided superior quality products and services since 2006. Our American-made patented and patent-pending EPS insulation panels are manufactured and shipped to project sites from manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Minnesota and Idaho.
About Container Insulation
There are several types of insulation that can be used in shipping container homes, including spray foam, fiberglass, and foam panel insulation.
Traditional fiberglass insulation is notoriously tricky and complicated to install and is not a DIY kind of job. To work effectively, it has to be in continuous contact with its surrounding surfaces on all six sides. The smallest gap allows air circulation that kills the insulation value.
Also, fiberglass insulation is made from a mixture of plastic and tiny fibers of glass. It works like a sponge and is a recipe for mold, rot and poor indoor air quality, problems that may ultimately damage a metal structure like a shipping container. Here are just a few of the benefits of choosing InSoFast continuous insulation panels over fiberglass insulation.
Spray foam insulation is very flexible and can be sprayed into gaps of any size. The drawbacks are that it’s more expensive than other insulations, takes longer to install, is a very messy affair, and not generally a do-it-yourself project.
EPS foam panel insulation like InSoFast is cost-effective, offers very high R-values, is lightweight, can be affixed directly to the container sides with adhesive, and will enable you to minimize the thickness of your insulation. Most installations can be completed by do-it-yourselfers with a utility knife, glue and a caulk gun.
About InSoFast Panels & Container InSerts
InSoFast CX Container Panels are specifically designed for the side walls of most shipping containers. Their thin profile takes up only two inches of interior space. The panels are set up for an 11-inch repeating pattern of the corrugation and the panel size is 44” x 24”. These panels are installed horizontally with the studs running vertically to allow the studs to adhere to the ribs of the container.
The features of our CX Container Panels and Inserts include:
- R-11 wall panel
- Continuous insulation
- Built in framing
- Integrated composite studs
- Built in electrical raceways
- No special tools required
- Solid backing for drywall
- Save space, time and energy
- Universal insulation for floor, walls, ceilings, interior and exterior
Our end wall and ceiling inserts are specifically shaped sleeves of EPS foam that are designed to close up the container’s corrugation air gaps. Once glued in place with PL Premium 3X Construction Adhesive, the surfaces will be flush and ready for coverage in full InSoFast panels. Another excellent option is to utilize InSoFast Side Wall Inserts in conjunction with InSoFast UX 2.0 or InSoFast EX 2.5 panels to achieve maximum insulation and air-tightness.
As you explore different methods of insulating container homes, we encourage you to learn more about the advantages of InSoFast patented and patent-pending EPS insulation panels. Call us today at (888) 501-7899 or contact us online for more information.
