Homebuilders who are open to somewhat “off the beaten path” construction ought to consider the benefits of using shipping containers to easily frame and support a structure. Corrugated steel is strong and durable, and if you buy InSoFast shipping container insulation panels, your Oklahoma-based shipping container home will be comfortable and dry for the duration.
Concerns That Affect Insulation
- Climate – While locations with climate extremes indicate a need for stronger insulation, shipping containers are susceptible to temperature fluctuations regardless of generalized climate because of radiant heating and conductivity of the structural frame. With InSoFast insulation panels, the system of protection covers all bases regarding temperature fluctuations as well as issues with humidity.
- Air Infiltration – Small gaps, settling, and wooden studs create areas where thermal bridges allow air to infiltrate an insulation system. Not only does this lessen the effectiveness of your insulation design, the structure will also become vulnerable to humidity and moisture that can cause corrosion to your steel frame.
- Insulation Strength – The ability of insulation to resist loss of energy is measured in units called R-value. Insulation strength is directly proportional to R-values; as the R-value increases, so does the insulation’s ability to resist thermal loss. InSoFast insulation products are able to provide insulation that outperforms competing products with higher R-values because of the tight connection and lack of thermal bridging of the InSoFast insulation system. Other insulation setups lose more energy due to the application of the materials.
- Health and Safety – The choice of insulation material can have an impact on safety and health. Some options can trigger asthma and cause irritation of eyes or lungs. InSoFast insulation panels are chemically and physically inert, meaning they don’t deteriorate or release toxins. They also increase the safety of the home given the fire-resistant additives included in the EPS foam composition.
Unexpected Benefits of Choosing InSoFast Insulation Materials
- Built-In Electric Raceways – InSoFast insulation panels feature raceways that facilitate running services. They run both sideways and up-and-down, and space for an outlet box can be made with a utility knife in the foam.
- Built-In, Rot-Resistant Framing – The wood frame found in most homes is actually a source of insulation vulnerability. At the site of each stud, a break in insulation occurs. Within shipping containers, the framing is also a problem because of the space it takes up. InSoFast insulation panels are a mere 2” deep and include non-ferrous studs found every 16” on center. They’re strong enough to hold 250 lbs. apiece and substitute for the wood frame you’d typically find.
- Built-In Moisture Control Channels – The channels included on the panels wick moisture away from the wall. Since the panels are non-porous and dense as well, a system of InSoFast insulation provides protection from moisture.
InSoFast Insulation Options
The CX panels are installed horizontally on an 11” repeating pattern and fit perfectly against corrugated shipping container walls. They include all the great features InSoFast insulation offers.
InSoFast InSerts are sleeves of EPS foam that fill up the corrugated spaces and set the stage for an airtight system of interior insulation created with either the InSoFast UX 2.0 or EXi 2.5 panels.
The InSoFast CX-LP LowPro Embedded Studs provide the benefits of non-conductive, strong framing without the bulk of the typical InSoFast insulation panel. They’re used with InSerts and any rigid foam board, but this system will not include raceways for installing services.
For more info or to place an order to buy InSoFast shipping container insulation panels for your project in Oklahoma, give us a call today: (888) 501-7899.
