The weaknesses of building with a shipping container lie in the need for insulation. Controlling temperature fluctuations and condensation with InSoFast insulating systems is the best way to transform a metal box into a comfortable, quiet, and enduring home.
Climate Concerns
The insulating process of your shipping container build should begin with a consideration of the climate where you live. The more extreme temperatures become – too hot or too cold – the stronger the insulation should be. Climates with moderate temperatures might consider protecting from water far more important. InSoFast insulation panels offer protection from both.
Water, particularly from condensation formation on steel, is a hazard to shipping container homes. Rust is a real consequence of a lack of quality protection, but InSoFast insulation panels wick water away from walls and prevent the formation of condensation. Choose our insulation panels and a quality paint when planning your shipping container home build.
The Choice between Doing It Yourself or Hiring a Professional
Shipping containers are great building choices for novice homebuilders. The project requires less building skill, and DIY projects often cost less and come with a great deal of pride in oneself and one’s creation. Hiring a contractor will likely speed up the build since they know what to do and how to do it without any research.
InSoFast insulation panels go in via a straightforward process. The notched edges on the panels’ sides encourage fast and foolproof application for even novice homebuilders.
Adding a Vapor Barrier
The reaction of steel to humidity is another key factor of a shipping container home build. The interior of the shipping container will experience condensation or “sweat.” This water can corrode the steel itself, drywall, or other construction material. InSoFast insulation panels remedy this situation. The systems created by the insulation panels function as a Class III Vapor barrier. The panels aren’t porous, and each one includes moisture control channels to wick away any condensation that does form. Fortunately, the effectiveness of the insulation will prevent much of this problem.
InSoFast, LLC, was founded in 2006 and produces American-made EPS insulation panels. Produced and shipped from South Dakota, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Idaho, our panels work for the professional and DIYer alike, come in various R-values and facilitate buildable insulation strength, and serve as vapor protection – making them perfect for shipping container home builds.
The composition and features of InSoFast insulation for shipping containers are what makes this product the ideal choice for your project. The panels are made of highly dense, closed cell Expanded Polystyrene foam that is non-porous and able to resist energy flow well.
InSoFast Insulation Products for Shipping Containers
- InSoFast CX Shipping Container Insulation Panels
- R-value = 11
- Built-in, rot-resistant frame
- Built-in electric wiring raceways
- Continuous system of insulation
- Requires simple tools and little skill
- InSoFast CX-LP Low-Pro Studs (Used with InSoFast InSerts and any rigid foam board insulation)
- Provides strong purchase for hanging finishing materials
- Requires less space for cheaper shipping
- Lacks wiring raceways and drainage channels
- InSoFast InSerts (Used with InSoFast interior insulation panels – UX 2.0 or EXi 2.5)
- InSerts fill corrugated spaces with EPS foam
- InSoFast insulation follows for a gap-free insulated coverage
For the best insulation for shipping container home builds, look to InSoFast insulating products. With a product that’s easily carried, stacked, modified, and installed, you’ll have the insulation step done in no time. Further, it will take care of the issues your build may face regarding temperature extremes, humidity and condensation, and even limited space. Contact us at (888) 501-7899 to learn more or place an order.
