Insulating a shed

[J Galt]

Pics?

Square footage of walls and ceiling? Wall material?

"Attic" area or vaulted ceiling?

Spray foam DIY is a possible option. The time and energy it saves you may offset the material cost difference.

https://www.menards.com/main/paint/caulks-sealants/spray-foam-rubberized-sealant/froth-pak-trade-210-low-gwp-spray-foam-insulation-kit/12031897/p-2890455941142229-c-7937.htm

 

[Tactically Fat]

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!

Should we get technical? Ok - lets.

Can't be allergic to something that's not a protein. Fiberglass ain't a protein.

:-D

Skin sensitivity to itty bitty tiny little shards of fiberglass on your skin? Absolutely. T'aint an allergy though.

 

[Michigan Slim]

I used R13 roll in my shed walls and R19 in the ceiling. Then drywall. Heat it with a candle, as my pa used to say.

 

[dprimm]

Watch marketplace and you can get used foam sheets once in a while.

 

[phylodog]

Found a place in Spencer, Plywood King that has 4x8x3" foil faced foam sheets for $35. That's a lot better than $60 for an unfaced 2" sheet at Lowes. I'm heading out to our farm in a week, I'll probably stop by there and pick some up on my way back.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yeah, things like that can be stupid expensive at big box stores. I get my IT cabling stuff from a gay bar (according to some here LOL) and I pay for instance as low as $2.50 for a network patch cord. The same cable at a big box store runs $10.

So if its something a pro uses but a consumer typically doesnt buy, you're gonna pay through the nose for it.

 

[JCSR]

Yeah, things like that can be stupid expensive at big box stores. I get my IT cabling stuff from a gay bar (according to some here LOL) and I pay for instance as low as $2.50 for a network patch cord. The same cable at a big box store runs $10.

So if its something a pro uses but a consumer typically doesnt buy, you're gonna pay through the nose for it.

So you're saying this "gay bar" has benefits?

 

[HoughMade]

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

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Maybe you can get some residual heat from the violently spinning meter.

 

[JCSR]

Should we get technical? Ok - lets.

Can't be allergic to something that's not a protein. Fiberglass ain't a protein.

:-D

Skin sensitivity to itty bitty tiny little shards of fiberglass on your skin? Absolutely. T'aint an allergy though.

Allergic contact dermatitis is a form of dermatitis/eczema caused by an allergic reaction to a material, called an allergen, in contact with the skin. The allergen is harmless to people that are not allergic to it. Allergic contact dermatitis is also called contact allergy.
Allergic contact dermatitis may develop to the resins that coat the fibreglass fragments.

Moar here....

Fibreglass dermatitis | DermNet

Fibreglass dermatitis, Fibreglass itch. Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand.

dermnetnz.org

 

[JCSR]

Maybe you can get some residual heat from the violently spinning meter.

Or stay cold!

 

[HoughMade]

Or stay cold!

Wood stove, pellet, natural gas, propane, diesel, kerosene. All less expensive than resistive heating...unless there is a super special rate or solar involved.

If it's a small space, the wood stove or pellet may take up too much space. I currently heat my garage with a vent-free natural gas heater, but again, space. I am in the planning stages of outbuilding and I will be using pellet.

However, these little diesel heaters seem pretty interesting.



Honestly, if the heat source is relatively inexpensive and kicks out heat, there is no real need to go over the top with insulation. Especially if it a few hours a day and a few days a week.

 

[Hoosier Carry]

Tiger Foam | Spray Foam Insulation Kit | TF-200FR

Tiger Foam™ Fast Rise Formula - 200 Bd/Ft. Premium Spray Foam Insulation Kit

tigerfoam.com

And

 

[Creedmoor]

Wood stove, pellet, natural gas, propane, diesel, kerosene. All less expensive than resistive heating...unless there is a super special rate or solar involved.

If it's a small space, the wood stove or pellet may take up too much space. I currently heat my garage with a vent-free natural gas heater, but again, space. I am in the planning stages of outbuilding and I will be using pellet.

However, these little diesel heaters seem pretty interesting.



Honestly, if the heat source is relatively inexpensive and kicks out heat, there is no real need to go over the top with insulation. Especially if it a few hours a day and a few days a week.

A few years ago my ex bought two of those advertised on TV Amish electric lol heaters to help drop her heating bill.
Her gas bill would be around $200.00 bucks a month. Her electric bill zipped up over $400.00 a month, after two months of that she finally listened and unplugged both of them. It ended up being like a thousand dollar electric bills plus what ever she pain for the heaters.

 

[JCSR]

Wood stove, pellet, natural gas, propane, diesel, kerosene. All less expensive than resistive heating...unless there is a super special rate or solar involved.

If it's a small space, the wood stove or pellet may take up too much space. I currently heat my garage with a vent-free natural gas heater, but again, space. I am in the planning stages of outbuilding and I will be using pellet.

However, these little diesel heaters seem pretty interesting.



Honestly, if the heat source is relatively inexpensive and kicks out heat, there is no real need to go over the top with insulation. Especially if it a few hours a day and a few days a week.

Yes space is important in a small shed or garage. I used a hanging from ceiling unit that did not take any usable space. In my well insulated garage I can run it 15mins and stay warm for 2-3 hours. Something else may be better for other situations. There a lot of options now that were not available to me 20 years ago.

 

[Shadow01]

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.

Pink board 3 inches with taped seams all the way around is equivalent to spray foam the same thickness.

 

[Creedmoor]

It's 32° here at 2:45 and I just walked in my loading room and it's 46° degrees inside and 37° humidity. The only heat for a few days is the dehumidifier running.
For heat I run a small propane salamander when I'm working in there.

 

[phylodog]

I've been made aware that the propane heater that my wife bought to use in the chicken coop is now mine for the shed so that'll be my heat source.

 

[firecadet613]

I've been made aware that the propane heater that my wife bought to use in the chicken coop is now mine for the shed so that'll be my heat source.

I was going to suggest a Mr Buddy style propane heater, but it sounds like you're good to go.

 

[LtScott14]

Tiger Foam | Spray Foam Insulation Kit | TF-200FR

Tiger Foam™ Fast Rise Formula - 200 Bd/Ft. Premium Spray Foam Insulation Kit

tigerfoam.com

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This is a great idea! Don't pay for 24 hr htg unless your staying out in the shed.

 

[Lpherr]

Should we get technical? Ok - lets.

Can't be allergic to something that's not a protein. Fiberglass ain't a protein.

:-D

Skin sensitivity to itty bitty tiny little shards of fiberglass on your skin? Absolutely. T'aint an allergy though.

I beg to differ.

Anaphylactic shock is an allergic reaction.
I went into anaphylactic shock while helping my father insulate when I was younger.
Throat swelled shut and couldn't breathe, along with other issues. The itching was the least of them.