A shipping container is a strong, steel structure that makes a great home or office building. Learn how to take advantage of the built-in, rot-resistant frame that’s part of InSoFast insulation panels.
InSoFast insulation panels include embedded studs every 16” on center. With these studs and the strong insulation provided by the panels, you’ll have no reason to construct a separate, bulky, wood frame. Maintain the maximum amount of living space by relying on the strength of the insulation wall system for support.
High-quality, DIY-friendly InSoFast insulation products have been on the market since 2006. The EPS foam insulation products we manufacture and sell minimize destructive moisture, inhabitable temperatures, and unwelcome noise.
Even more, you can install these panels with little help and just a few tools: a utility knife, Loctite PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive loaded into a caulking gun, and a can of spray foam insulation for small gaps and edges.
The Magic of InSoFast Insulation Systems
InSoFast insulation systems consist of panels put together via tongue-and-groove notches. Each panel is made from Expanded Polystyrene foam that is closed-cell, injection-molded, rigid plastic. These panels are lightweight and designed to be easily maneuvered and stacked.
The composition of the InSoFast insulation panels makes them resist energy loss that much better. The panels aren’t porous either, providing double the insulating power as open-cell insulation panels. Settling and breakdown are not issues with InSoFast insulation. The panels are chemically and physically stable, and they’ll remain so for the life of your structure.
Evaluating insulation strength often relies on R-value, or thermal resistance. Higher numbers indicate greater insulation power. With InSoFast, though, you can expect the panels to outperform competition with similar R-values due to the strength of the insulation and the lack of thermal bridges in the system.
Panels and InSerts Just for Shipping Containers
InSoFast CX Container Panels
- Created to follow an 11-inch pattern of repetition along the side walls of shipping containers
- Features a space-maximizing thin profile of 2-inches
- Dimensions are 44 by 24 inches
- Attach straight to the corrugated ribs via construction adhesive
Combination of InSoFast InSerts and Interior Panels
- An airtight alternative to panels alone
- EPS sleeves fill up corrugation
- Cover flush surface with InSoFast UX 2.0 or EXi 2.5
Whether you choose the shipping container panels or a combination of inserts and panels, InSoFast insulation products include other features that enable swift and easy construction. These include:
- Electrical raceways for simplified wiring
- Moisture control channels to mitigate vapor
- Built-in, corrosion-resistant frame to support drywall
- Foolproof application with tongue-and-groove notches along edges
- Lightweight and stackable
A shipping container kit is available for both 12- and 14-foot structures, and we also offer kits with customized measurements.
If you’re wondering how to frame a shipping container home without taking up too much interior space, call InSoFast at (888) 396-9677 or check out the inspirational and instructional blogs, articles, and how-to’s on our website. We have the insulation panels you need to make your shipping container transformation a reality.
