A shipping container transformation is a sight to behold. Changing a metal box into an office, home, or classroom is both an art and a science. The container is an ideal blank canvas that allows you to create a functional and beautiful design that fits your needs and preferences. However, it will require insulation of some sort. As you begin planning your project in Portland, OR, make it a priority to buy shipping container insulation panels from InSoFast.
Why a Shipping Container?
Using a shipping container as a habitation or workspace makes financial and ecological sense. Used shipping containers are often abandoned in storage yards across the country. Since you can access them inexpensively, and you are re-using an otherwise wasted resource, shipping containers are a great way to add more space where you need it.
Why InSoFast Insulation Panels?
The primary problem with shipping container construction stems from how well conduction occurs through the metal. The temperatures will fluctuate greatly, making the interior far too cold during the winter and too hot during the summer. Insulation will be necessary, and InSoFast should be your first choice because it allows for continuous insulation, and provides built-in framing and built-in electrical raceways for maximum convenience.
The InSoFast insulation panels provide a straightforward, stackable design that will work for all surfaces – even ceilings, floors, and walls. DIYers and professionals alike will appreciate the convenience of easy application and customization. The only tools you’ll need consist of a saw, utility knife, caulking gun, Loctite PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive, and a can of spray foam insulation. We even offer two different series of InSoFast insulation designs specifically for shipping container conversions.
Shipping Container InSoFast Insulation Panel Options
InSoFast InSerts are specially designed sleeves of Expanded Polystyrene foam that close up the container’s corrugation air gaps. By filling these empty spaces, you’ll maximize the insulation system’s efficiency. The InSerts will also create a flush wall where you can then apply either InSoFast UX 2.0 or EXi 2.5 insulation panels, depending on your desired R-value and budget.
The other option we provide for shipping container conversions is the InSoFast CX 44 insulation panel. Their dimensions are 44x24x2 inches, so they’re thin enough to leave plenty of room within the container. They also feature two non-conductive studs embedded within the panels. These studs serve a dual purpose: both the site of attachment to the wall and the site for hanging drywall, cabinets, and other wall accessories.
How to Place an Order?
Having accurate measurements when you place your order is of the utmost importance. Determining the square footage of the areas you want to cover will tell you how many InSoFast insulation panels you’ll need. We provide valuable info on our website relating to ordering, measuring, and pricing, and also offer kits for shipping container conversions.
As you plan to makeover a shipping container into a usable space, make sure to buy shipping container insulation panels from InSoFast. Call us at (888) 501-7899 to learn more. Our resource center features many articles and videos designed to make you feel like a pro as you begin your shipping container adventure in Portland, OR.
