Turning trash into treasure takes on a whole new meaning when you transform a shipping container into a home, office, church, school, etc. The strong metal of the container can become a durable and comfortable unit for living and working in Maine when you buy and apply InSoFast shipping container insulation panels.
A metal building without insulation is a hotbox in the summertime sun and a freezer in the winter. To make it habitable, quality insulation is key, and our products provide excellent continuous insulation in a material that you can install yourself.
InSoFast Insulation Product Lines for Shipping Container Use:
- CX 44 Shipping Container Insulation Panel
- InSerts of EPS Foam
- CX-LP Low-Pro Embedded Studs
The CX 44 shipping container panel fits against the side walls of the container in a way that works with the corrugation. These panels effectively insulate the container with a simple, fast installation process.
- Built-in frame resists corrosion and replaces the support provided by a wooden frame
- Thin, 2” frame and replacement of frame allow for more remaining living area
- Embedded polypropylene studs lie every 16” and lack conductivity
- Stud strength sustains weights up to 250 pounds each, easily supporting drywall and accessories like cabinets, flatscreens, shelving, etc.
- Dimensions = 44”x24”x2”
- R-value = 11
- Horizontal, running bond pattern of installation where embedded studs align against the corrugated ridges
Installation of InSoFast insulation products requires simple tools including:
- A utility knife
- A saw of some sort
- A caulk gun
- A supply of Loctite PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive
- Canned spray foam insulation
The InSoFast EPS InSerts also adjust to meet the demands of the corrugated design of shipping containers. The sleeves of EPS foam fill the recessed spaces, creating an airtight canvas for the addition of a wall of interior InSoFast insulation. Both UX 2.0 and EXi 2.5 insulation panels are appropriate, and you can choose based upon your structure and climate.
- InSoFast UX 2.0
- 2’x4’x2”
- Base level insulation
- R-value = 8.5 (outperforms batt insulation with an R-value of 13)
- InSoFast EXi 2.5
- 2’x4’x2.5”
- 20% stronger than the base level product
- R-value = 10 (outperforms batt insulation with an R-value of 15)
Each of these panels features corrosion-resistant embedded studs, moisture control channels, electric raceways, and simple installation.
The InSoFast CX-LP Low-Pro Embedded Studs provide strong framing and protection from thermal bridging. They lack the bulk and expense of the entire panel because of the streamlined design, but this fact also means that they lack the features that facilitate other processes like running wire and mitigating moisture. Application of these pieces requires InSerts and any brand of rigid foam board.
Plans for Insulating a Shipping Container
Planning out a shipping container build requires creativity and foresight. Check out the video and blog resources on our website for tons of ideas and instructional plans. You can also order a sample kit to make sure that InSoFast insulation products perform exactly the way that we claim!
As you get ready to build your Maine hunting cabin, lake house, or dream home, first buy InSoFast shipping container insulation panels. They’re available as a kit for both 20’ and 40’ standard containers as well as customized measurements. For more info on ordering, installing, measuring, or troubleshooting our products, call (888) 396-9677.
