Insulating a shed

[phylodog]

We've got one of the kit type wooden sheds I'm getting ready to turn in to a work shop. I'd like to insulate it and was thinking the foam board would be the way to go but it's definitely not cheap. Figured I'd check with the fine folks of Ingo on recommendations? If foam is the way to go so be it but if there's a more affordable alternative I'm all for it. If it makes a different I believe the walls are probable 24" OC.

 

[Cameramonkey]

what's cheaper, foam board, or the pink stuff/rock wool plus drywall, plywood, etc on the inside to sandwitch it?



Rock wool supposedly has 20% more insulation than fiberglass

Scratch that. I misread. Its more EXPENSIVE but provides better soundproofing.

 

[JCSR]

Foam board is about as cheap as you can get by with. Spray foam is expensive and depending on the installer can be mixed wrong and cause toxic vapors. Blanket insulation are going to cost more if you need to cover it although you could leave it exposed.

 

[Creedmoor]

R13 or heavier roll insulation and most likely foam between the floor joists.
So it won't faĺl down in a few years.
I run a decent dehumidifier in my loading room about 4 hrs s day. It easily keeps that room at 35 % humidity.
With today's elect Bill for the shop it adds about 10-12 bucks a month and it adds some heat to that room. The room is 8' x 22' long. It

 

[natdscott]

Put on a sweatshirt and eat a sandwich, ya puss!

 

[Cameramonkey]

Screw fiberglass. You need aerogel.

R40+ for a 2x4 void.
Just dont look at the price. LOL

 

[JCSR]

One more thing to consider is if you're allergic to fiberglass insulation. I am and if it is not covered and sealed I would itch every time I got near it. I worked a couple of years part time installing insulation and it never got better. I hate that sh*t!

 

[phylodog]

I've never had any problems with the fiberglass stuff. I wasn't planning to cover it, at least not right now. I just want to be able to keep it tolerable in the upcoming frigid temps.

Appreciate the advice!

 

[JCSR]

I've never had any problems with the fiberglass stuff. I wasn't planning to cover it, at least not right now. I just want to be able to keep it tolerable in the upcoming frigid temps.

Appreciate the advice!

Then that would be you best (cheapest) bet. You can probably staple it to the studs and be good.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Then that would be you best (cheapest) bet. You can probably staple it to the studs and be good.

Just no open flames in that case. Paper faced insulation needs to be covered.

 

[JCSR]

Just no open flames in that case. Paper faced insulation needs to be covered.

Take the crack pipe outside, How hard can that be?

 

[JCSR]

I've never had any problems with the fiberglass stuff. I wasn't planning to cover it, at least not right now. I just want to be able to keep it tolerable in the upcoming frigid temps.

Appreciate the advice!

What's you heating source there big shooter?

 

[Creedmoor]

Put on a sweatshirt and eat a sandwich, ya puss!

Lol. Maybe two Woobies would work.
My main shop is in the low thirtys right now. That loading room stays about 10° or warmer in the winter. The bigger pluses are its easier to keep away rust in and out of the vaults.

 

[dieselrealtor]

Really depends on what energy is going to cost. Insulation is a 1 time investment, energy is a monthly expense if not heating by renewable energy off your land (Wood).

I remodelled an old mud room/porch on our house into a laundry & full bath, used a lot of foam board & spray foam. Can't tell any difference in our energy costs & the room stays comfortable year round.

If we build new or substantial remodel, it will be with foam, walls & attic. My belief is that energy is going to get much more expensive.

 

[JCSR]

Really depends on what energy is going to cost. Insulation is a 1 time investment, energy is a monthly expense if not heating by renewable energy off your land (Wood).

I remodelled an old mud room/porch on our house into a laundry & full bath, used a lot of foam board & spray foam. Can't tell any difference in our energy costs & the room stays comfortable year round.

If we build new or substantial remodel, it will be with foam, walls & attic. My belief is that energy is going to get much more expensive.

Always good to plan ahead. When we build our house 32 years ago I had it build for a heatpump system. I when with 6" stud walls, 6" Owens-Corning pink and 7/8" foam sheet outside. It has paid off.

 

[Creedmoor]

Always good to plan ahead. When we build our house 32 years ago I had it build for a heatpump system. I when with 6" stud walls, 6" Owens-Corning pink and 7/8" foam sheet outside. It has paid off.

Monly we'll spent.

 

[phylodog]

What's you heating source there big shooter?

Haven't gotten that far yet

 

[natdscott]

What's you heating source there big shooter?

He could always just invite us over. In only about 2 beer each, we could generate enough hot air to last at least a week per fill.

 

[JCSR]

Haven't gotten that far yet

Something like this will do if you have a 240 volt feed to the shed.

KEN BROWN 3000/4000/5000W Electric Garage Heater, 240v Hardwired Fan Forced Ceiling Mount Space Heater with Thermostat, Overheat Protection for Garage, Workshop, Warehouse, 2023 Upgraded​

$145.99

 

[JCSR]

Monly we'll spent.

Making good decisions has never been my strong suit but I got that one right.