INSTALL GUIDES: Shipping Container
The Most Popular item is 10M. The following are excellent 5M choices: Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, White, 72 Inch, 24 Inch and 16 Inch. Other options include: Reflective Bubble Reflective or Foil Fiberglass Vinyl.
How To Insulate A Shipping Container or Metal Building without Framing
The equipment checklist includes:
- Reflective tape
- Super metal sealant
- A utility knife
- Perforated insulation pins with caps
- Heat gun (for sealing seams of 10M).
If framing the container with wood, model the install methods of how to insulate a pole barn (retrofitting section of page).
Step 1 Put a glob of Super Metal Sealant on the base of the pin. Press the base of the perforated pins on to the sheeting. It's fine that the adhesive oozes through the holes of the base (you can smooth it out if you want). This part of the adhesive helps hold the anchor pin on to the metal. Space pins 1 per 2 square feet. Allow 24 hour cure time. The cure time can vary depending on the temperature and humidity
Step 2 (optional) Add Spacers to the pins on the walls - While the pins are bonding to the metal, prep the foam board spacers. Cut 2" x 2" pieces of 3/4" or 1" foam board. It provides an air gap which optimizes the performance of the insulation. Push the square foam pieces all the way down the pin. If you prefer no to use the spacer, don't push the insulation flush to the metal. Rather, leave the insulation off the the metal (approximately 1) inch to optimize performance.
Step 3 Push the insulation on to the pin. Once it's through the pin, push the cap onto the pin and press it down to secure the insulation.
