A shipping container turned home, office, or gym is an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective project. To make the door, walls and ceiling of this steel box dry, warm, quiet, and survivable, you’ll need insulation. InSoFast insulation panels are high-density, closed-cell Expanded Polystyrene foam that will also mitigate moisture. These products create a system that produces the right results at the right price.
InSoFast Insulation Panels and Shipping Container InSerts
CX container panels fit perfectly along the sides of shipping containers. The 11” repeating pattern follows the corrugation, and the 44×24 inch panel size makes for a convenient and stackable product for easy transport and application. This product should be applied horizontally, making sure that the studs are vertically affixed to the corrugation of the shipping container.
Key Details Related to CX Container Panels and InSerts:
- Built-in electrical raceways and framing
- R-value of 11 on wall panel
- No specialized tools needed
- Continuous insulation (CI)
- Flush, strong support for drywall and other support accessories
- Embedded, non-ferrous studs
- Conserve room, money, and time
- Appropriate insulation for all surfaces of the container and indoor or outdoor surfaces
InSoFast end and ceiling shipping container InSerts are ideally designed to fill the corrugated spaces. The EPS foam will set the table for an airtight result once it’s covered with a layer of InSoFast interior insulation panels.
Making Shipping Container Structures Withstand the Tests of Time
The abundance and utility of shipping containers have inspired their widespread use as a converted home, office, gym, or store. When treated properly, these steel containers can be some of the most long-standing structures possible.
Most shipping containers are composed of a material designed to resist the impacts of weather. Weathering steel, also called CorTen, is meant to handle the rigors of the elements, and you can further the life of the container even more.
The actual construction of the shipping container takes steel panels and adds corrugation. A steel beam undercarriage provides the source upon which the panels are then welded, followed by the addition of the doors and floor. Once built, the entire structure is painted with a protective coating of saltwater resistant paint for even more protection.
Shipping containers fulfill their original purpose of storage during shipping by being stacked on a container ship and carrying goods overseas. Most are used for around a decade making trips back and forth, and once this period of service ends, they’re widely available and affordable for use as creating homes, offices, restaurants, and other useful buildings.
Rescuing abandoned shipping containers and transforming them into habitable structures is a great way to save money and aid the environment.
However, since steel is the primary component of the building, conductivity is a huge problem. Keeping the interior of the container comfortable requires strong insulation. This protection will also prevent condensation. InSoFast insulation panels promote thermal stability and wick away moisture while also providing a strong frame. You’ll have a comfortable living space, mildew and mold prevention, and a place to hang drywall and other mounted accessories with one affordable and easily installed product.
If you’re interested in InSoFast shipping container insulation for the door, ends, walls or ceilings, call us today at (888) 501-7899. We provide plenty of resources as you search for information about insulating a storage container home.
