Think outside the box and make a creative home from a retired shipping container in Auburn, WA. Suppose you buy InSoFast shipping container insulation panels. You will clear all obstacles existing due to the metal composition while incorporating several features that further construction processes without breaking the budget or being overly complex in installation.
The Argument Against Tradition
InSoFast insulation panels break the mold of traditional, fiberglass insulating methods. Fiberglass insulation installation creates a need for a wooden frame, and this situation isn’t ideal for a couple of reasons. First, every stud creates a point of a thermal bridge where insulation has a break in coverage, and the wooden frame will take up too much of the precious room within the container.
The fiberglass insulation itself will also soak up water and cause mold because condensation will continue to form at the points of thermal bridging, and the insulation product settles over time, even further reducing effectiveness. Fiberglass insulation simply is a bad option for shipping container projects.
InSoFast Insulation Panels Are Better
- Eliminate the need for a wooden frame because the panels have a built-in, rot-resistant frame
- Promote continuous insulation without thermal bridging
- No settling, degrading, or releasing of toxins
- Non-porous EPS foam will not absorb water or allow air to pass
- Moisture control channels wick away vapor
- Mistake-proof installation due to tongue and groove connections along edges
- DIY friendly and professional quality
- Closed-cell EPS foam doubles energy efficiency of open-foam insulating boards
InSoFast Insulation Options Made Just for Shipping Containers
We proudly offer two different insulation methods for shipping containers. One promotes convenience, space, and speed while the other focuses on absolute air tightness.
The CX Container Panel by InSoFast functions with the corrugated side walls. It goes along an 11-inch pattern that repeats and fits just right against the corrugated sides. When affixed horizontally, the panels’ embedded studs align against the ribs of the corrugation. Since these panels are a mere 2” thick and they make building a wooden frame unnecessary, they maximize the living space left within the small shipping container.
The InSerts used with containers can be applied to the end wall, ceiling, and side walls. Composed of the same Expanded Polystyrene foam, these sleeves slide tightly into the corrugated spaces. You apply a bit of construction adhesive, and the perfectly sized sleeves will create a flat canvas upon which you can then apply your choice of InSoFast interior insulation panels.
Integrated Features That Improve Shipping Container Home Builds
Moisture can be disastrous for shipping containers. The strong insulation of InSoFast panels will prevent condensation, but humidity can still occur due to daily living. The moisture control channels integrated into the panels will banish the vapor and moisture, protecting the home.
Running electrical wiring is made vastly easier with InSoFast insulation panels. They include raceways, both vertical and horizontal, to conduct wires, and the foam can be easily cut to install outlet boxes.
Finally, hanging drywall will be a quick process. Every panel has a non-ferrous stud and indicator lines to make the drywall process a no-brainer.
As you prepare to make a shipping container dreamhouse in Auburn, WA, buy InSoFast shipping container insulation panels. We offer kits made just for standard 20- or 40-foot shipping containers, and we’ll provide customized kits as well. Order a sample or a project worthy amount online or through calling (888) 501-7899.
