Amazing product, when I first saw it here on the internet I was impressed with how easy it was to apply. It solves the insulation problem very quickly, leaving a perfect finish. I would like to see products of this level here in Brazil.
Just finished installing this system. What you are seeing here is just the installation. In reality you will need to spend a couple hours trimming and shaping the tiles to fit around the various elements of the container (i.e. tie downs, extra structure, dents, etc.). Also, depending upon your ceiling heights, you'll need to trim two rows of tiles so that you have good coverage and don't have a few inches of gap left over. If you have a container that has a side opening door where there is additional structural elements, them even more trimming will be required. To install the side and back walls, and ceiling in a 20' side opening container took me about 20+ labor hours.
Ever discussed this material with experienced firefighters? It's fast burning like nothing else, with extreme toxic gasses. Fire safety should be considered..
@@OmmerSyssel - If this is true, this is important to know. Do you Know of any foam insulation that is safe? Or, if not foam, what other types of insulation can be used that would effect the same insulative properties for an affordable price?
@@CasuallyObservant Roxul is what I have used in all my rebuilds and new constructions, it is fire proof and gives great results. I also have 2 containers and plan on using these panels for that purpose. They manufacture a similar product in blocks to be reinforced with re bar and the cavity filled with concrete for new home construction and it appears to insulate better than just a block wall. I give a big thumbs up to this product as its easy to work with and makes wall construction simple fast and best of all insulated.
with the right mastic adhesive it should be possible to glue plasterboard direct to the polystyrene. underfloor insulation should be fitted under the plywood floors. the plywood can be removed to do this but it is far better to insulate underneath with the container lifted.
@@insofast-continuous-insulation does your product have stronger points to screw drywall screws into? do you sell something for under floor insulation. also do you have a supplier in New Zealand or Australia?
@@Kube_Dog I am hoping to do a shipping container house in a few years. hopefully I can get a product like this to insulate it internally. I hope to use 2 shipping containers side by side, both ends with the lockable doors so it can be locked up to just look like 2 containers not a house. I think this type of insulation will become more common as the shipping container movement grows.
@@magamike1800 You really need to find out the R-rating. I strongly suspect this is very poor insulation because it's styrofoam and because they never answer people who ask. I hope you do the research, because you don't want to buy a disappointing material.
Awesome. Only I'd do this one the exterior and clad with galvalume. Although I'd leave the exterior of the container exposed inside a courtyard and then would insulation on the interior, but even that would be minimized by the use of glass doors to the courtyard.
So what you are saying is AFTER you take all your measurements and AFTER you pre cut the material and have everything laid out in the right order then you can insulate in twelve minutes Right? All theses things take time.
Yes that is exactly what we are saying. As we say in our video description, “The less than 12 minutes is of course a slight exaggeration... It is really just the adhesive and sticking the panels to the walls and with 2 people so your installations times will vary.” We only offer a systematic approach to insulating a shipping container. Like learning to play a piano or any instrument It will take, time, experience, and practice to achieve speed and efficiency.
Wow, you see how defensive they got too. They don't like their little tactics discussed. It was also one wall, not a shipping container. If you gotta exaggerate your product like that, well...
@@jeffwhite3021 Sure, but to do things well sometimes it takes some time and can be a pain. Everyone's different, but if you're creating a living space, probably take the time to do it well.
Great system but what exactly is the space left internally after installed? Most container internal widths seem to be 7' 8.5" (2350mm) so taking away 2" either side leaves 7' 4.5" but how much does the 3/8" adhesive squeeze down to?
Using a single shipping container at 8' then insulating and building out the walls makes the width even smaller. Maybe if you set 2 length wise and opened up to 16'.
You have to have moisture in there to get condensation. Little to no air in that spaces means little to no moisture to condense. Also with a modicum of insulation on the outside, and insulation on the inside, means little temperature change of the metal to cause condensation.
Spray foam can be made to work too. I would be careful to hire a professional. One who will guarantee that the spray foam is properly cured and does not off gas into this air tight container.
I'm thinking of building a home in Puerto Rico.. Due to the weather conditions and insect issues.. does this help to prevent moisture in the walls? Also, using these, does that avoid having to put up a wood structure?
One of these would be AWESOME in PR. Since PR imports way more than it exports, you can probably get containers cheap. Done right, you should NOT have any moisture in the walls. If you seal the layers, and get a good tight fit, you will have little to no air in between the insulation and the steel walls. You would be entirely safe from earthquakes too as long as cabinets and shelving units are secured to the walls. With exterior sheathing you could make it look like any other home in PR. You shouldn't need any wood for walls, I'd use steel wall studs. If you are near the coast at all, you will want to make sure any of the exterior is covered by sheathing to prevent salt damage from the ocean air. You could put it up on a concrete footer so that you'd have a sealed crawl space for plumbing access and to prevent bugs and lizards from coming in from underneath. If you support the roof, you could also have concrete poured on top to have the traditional flat roof, that could double as a patio, but you'd need to have an engineer design that just to be safe. One the concrete cures, the roof supports could be removed. Hope this helps.
It is working all over the world and it is based on food cooler or beer cooler technology that most people find it easier to relate to. www.insofast.com/insulation-panels-for-shipping-containers.html ruclips.net/video/VKQHVjz47CU/видео.html
I rather put the insulation on the outside. You'll have more space in the inside. If you put it in the inside and its going to be used in cold weather, a lot of condensation is going to form between the insulation and the metal wall. Eventually all that condensation is going to start dripping inside the container one way or another.
I'm pretty sure you are wrong, condensation only occurs where there is continuous airflow to deliver new moisture. Those panels seem to be a pretty snug fit, I don't see how enough air is going to get behind the panels to be a problem.
Sorry, at this time we are not shipping internationally to individuals. Our suggestion is for you to contact your local container supplier/broker, and ask them to import InSoFast.
We are a stable base for most finishing materials, but that is a question for tiling contractors. I would recommend a cement board like permabase over drywall. nationalgypsum.com/products/Product.aspx?ProductID=2412
They didn't use it as glue. They used adhesive on the black plastic "studs". The foam was used on the floor and one strip along each row of panels as a vapor barrier.
They are insulation with a built-in stud. Pretty simple to install. www.insofast.com/resources/insulation-panels-for-shipping-containers-master-details.html
It is a common insulating material used widely for all sorts of applications...like coffee cups and beer coolers. InSoFast is engineered for construction purposes. Here is a link to our MSDS (material safety data sheet) www.insofast.com/wp-content/uploads/InSoFast-Panels-MSDS-v1_0.pdf
This is confusing. This looks like an installation foam product but how is the drywall hung? Is this product paintable. Why the black lines? Are those guide lines? Does this product dent easy? Wish the video explained more. Wonder if the adhesive stinks as some do for a long time. With a drywall attached how thick is this going to be.
It's styrofoam, so it's not the toughest thing in the world. It's not a great insulator either. The drywall apparently attaches to the black strips, so ultimately the only thing holding all that up (as well as anything you hang on the drywall) is that glue holding styrofoam to metal (which get hot-cold all year). The more you look at it, the more the cool factor wears off and it's really just rinky-dink.
@@Kube_Dog Very good points. But this stuff with indoor framing would be terrific. Just put 2 containers together for double the width, then it doesn't matter if some space is lost. Indoor framing is indeed the answer. Its a great idea for homes/commercial applications as well. No other way is easier for keeping everything off the floor. Then have a water sealed floor with a drain so one can mop efficiently. It would be incredible in the tropics. Of course in the topics one doesn't need insulation. Just a lot of windows!
InSoFast is manufactured in the USA and we are available at select container supply yards and export. www.insofast.com/product-category/container-panels
The panels are not meant to be painted. You can use a water based paint to cover the panels. The studs that are molded into the panel so finish materials can be nailed or screwed.
This is the reason we are just air sealing the panels horizontal rows every 2′ with sprayfoam adhesive. You can air seal the bottom if you want. Here are the directions from this web page. www.insofast.com/explore/shipping-container-installing-cx-panels-on-the-side-walls.html.html/ At the top of the second row, run a bead of spray foam on the back side of the panel or directly on the container wall. We recommend sealing the horizontal rows every 2’ to prevent air movement behind the panels.
Because it defeats the utility of a ready made, weather-tight enclosure. If you have to do too much work to make something out of a cargo container, then you might as well build with normal materials.
We also offer several methods to insulate the exterior of a shipping container. The CX Low Pro ruclips.net/video/6A6N1ETHFUM/видео.html InSoFast Shipping Container Exterior CX 44 ruclips.net/video/8e4dMGJLjhU/видео.html
@@Kube_Dogyes, lots. As a workshop, rather than a place to live, the needs may be different but the demand on space is just as relevant. The one I worked in was insulated more traditionally, with 2x4 studs and fiberglass. Especially in the winter, we were VERY glad to give up those few inches for the ability to feel our fingers while we work.
As this only has an r8 rating. Could you do the same to the exterior and then add paneling to achieve a better r value and install wood paneling on the outside. Or would the adhesive deteriorate outside and fall of eventually. Asking for colder weather climate that get to around -20
Information about achieving higher R-Value is available on this web page. www.insofast.com/explore/insofast-plus.html This video is a how to glue our panels to a container wall after the panels have been trimmed to fit. This video only represents one aspect of our insulation panel, like looking at a wheel and trying to figure out how an automobile engine works. The adhesive is not outside, actually it is on the inside of the panel protected from the elements, like -20 degrees and will last just as long as the adhesive in this videos application. For more about adhesive and holding power www.insofast.com/studs-molded-into-insulation-panels.html
You are a little misinformed. Our EPS panels are part of a fire rated assembly that building codes require. That is why we mold studs into our panels so you can easily attach fire safe material like drywall to them. Just like wood framed buildings (wood burns) also are part of a fire rated assembly and should be covered with drywall.
We do here is a link to our website that discusses exterior applications: www.insofast.com/resources/shipping-containers-exterior-insulation-panels-CX44.html
The Loctite PL Premium 3x stronger does not melt the foam. www.insofast.com/explore/adhesive-attachment.html Attaching drywall to InSoFast you can use coarse thread drywall screws into the black studs or you can use a combination of screws and glue. www.insofast.com/explore/drywall.html
@@insofast-continuous-insulation What about running bolts right through the steel walls? Surely they could be sealed from the outside and it would be immensely strong.
@@FreshAirRules Minimise any connections & holes in the steel. You don't need any special strength making this sort of construction liveable.. It's a stable house, nothings gone influence the interior anyway..
Really!! Next time I will post a vid to show the world I can have my basement wall done with cement truck in less than 15min. But no one will see how we put up the foundations and the ICF walls.
We look forward to seeing your video. Here is the video description if you click the show more button. The less than 12 minutes is of course a slight exaggeration... It is really just the adhesive and sticking the panels to the walls and with 2 people so your installations times will vary... The actual preparation, including all the panel cuts, (12 in all) and the camera set up was about an hour. It helps that Ed does not need a ladder to install the top row of panels.
I bought a used standard 40 ft. container in Arizona for $4,500 delivered. It's air-tight and water-tight. A container in poor condition is still $2,500-$3,500 delivered.
The problem with shipping containers is they will only ever be 2.4m wide no matter what you do. 2.3 if you want it framed and insulated to a minimum . Too narrow to feel comfortable
@@duncthomas3327 most of the containers strength is in the walls. So you can join them like that but then you need to reinforce the frame or have support pillars. May as well start from scratch with the right materials and a usable floor plan.
@@duncthomas3327 yeah that's right 👍 I lived in a train carriage for about a year, it was awful, cold , draughty, hot in summer, it leaked in the rain, same narrowness as a container , hopefully never again ✌
@@australien6611 hahahaha I currently - and for the last nine months - live in a short wheelbase low top iveco daily... I can't stand up, have no running water but it's got a double bed and a wood burner, 1000 watts of very high quality audio, xbox, pc etc... It's like a tiny mobile bedroom... I just bought a coach, narrower than a shipping container but quite a bit longer... It's ceiling is 1 inch lower than the top of my head. Oh the joy!
Good observation, misting the panels is a good practice. Misting aids the adhesive's cure time in dry hot or cold climates. When we filmed this segment it was August, in South Dakota, the humidity was high. We did not have to lightly mist our panels.
To what code are you refering? Codes vary from region to region. Also energy to life safety. We have been tested and meet all USA standards and can become part of a complete code approved assembly. For more information see our web page; www.insofast.com/resources/insofast-insulation-panel-specifications-details.html
I think if you also put this insulation on the outside and cover it with the material of your choice you would have a great R value. Cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
@@freebird5083 Well, sure, if you put this insulation on the outside as well as the inside, then cover it with regular insulation, blankets, and maybe some old sandwiches and bear skins, yeah, then it's probably pretty good. The point is, as a stand-alone, it sucks ass at twice the price.
It is working all over the world and it is based on food cooler or beer cooler technology that most people find it easier to relate to. www.insofast.com/insulation-panels-for-shipping-containers.html ruclips.net/video/VKQHVjz47CU/видео.html
Anything can be made to work, most articles about wood fiber insulation advise not to use it for interior or exterior basement-wall insulation unless there is also an impermeable insulation layer to provide dew-point control. Like a basement wall the dew point is on the exterior "metal," an impermeable barrier, and in the wrong place. In this application foam plastics are a better application.
Sounds like a really neat product but they're extremely extremely high it's cheaper to do the spray foam in my project I just wish that company wasn't trying to be so greedy
Cheaper, but not nearly as fast and way more labor intensive. So if you're paying someone to do it, your labor costs will probably make this stuff cheaper.
So these only reduce the volume of moist air in proximity to the walls, not eliminate it. There's still moisture trapped in the wall to rot your drywall backing paper and mold.
Yes we can only say we just significantly reduce the potential moisture up against a container wall. The principle behind why we do not have a problem mold behind the drywall has to do with the ability of the wall to dry to the inside. Here is how it works. The barometric pressure on the interior of the container is less than the steel and foam interface due to solar heating. Solar heating will drive any residual moisture through the EPS and Drywall, both materials are vapor permeable so (heat)energy push the vapor through the wall. The moisture will not be trapped behind the drywall causing a mold problem. If you are still concerned with a mold problem use a paperless gypsum wallboard. This would eliminate any food source for mold to survive, no food, no water, no mold. InSoFast has years of successful applications in containers and in "DAMP" basement conditions. Compared to insulating a basement, insulating air tight, water tight, shipping container is way easier to do it right.
@@MotivatedMetalworks We are manufactured in Minnesota. We available at Menards and have been featured on this old house 3 times. www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/eight-enough-stairways-brookline-mid-century-modern-house.
As with any metal building this can occur. If this concerns you you have the option to insulate the exterior of the container. ruclips.net/video/8e4dMGJLjhU/видео.html
Wow! I think, I'll sell my house! It's 120 m2. I want to sell it. With ground of course! I'm German. I think, I can do much on my own. I am not a lazy woman..and only want a house, tiny and 60m2! And ground. The rest I ll buy gold. And silver ..lol. A question...is this isolation? And the walls, can you just paint them then? And, is this in Germany warm enough then in winter? Heating and electricity craftsmen must do...of course ... but what you all think? Could I do this on my own almost? I mean, such things as this etc...?? I dnt want to live in such a big, traditional house nomore. Instead I sell, build a tiny one and save the rest of the money. Or travel ...a bit...I'd appreciate some answers! Thx...
@Just think when you cut out holes in the side it compromises the structural integrity. The walls of those containers are only 1/8 of an inch thick, just because it's metal doesn't mean it's sturdy.
@Just think again the structural integrity is comprised when you cut any holes in it. But hey if you don't want to do actual research and just take the word of some guy in a RUclips video have at it.
Cool and interesting product! But rude and non informative customer service on knowing how much you need and knowing what the R-value is for this type of system! I'd rather do closed cell spray foam! At least I know if it has VFC's or not!
you breath all that glue styrofoam and sealant thats why we have auto immune diseases now a days cause we sleep in enclosed places that have so many different chemicals and people clean with chemicals too
www.insofast.com/explore/adhesive-attachment.html Good observation and concern about adhesive off gassing. That is one of the many reason we chose our Loctite PL Premium it has a Green Guard certification:
@@insofast-continuous-insulation good for you. Yes, there are cheaper solutions. This fast, this tight, this compatible with further interior work? For me, a professional builder with experienced teams, yes. For someone doing this for the first time by themselves? I think it's worth every penny.
Amazing product, when I first saw it here on the internet I was impressed with how easy it was to apply. It solves the insulation problem very quickly, leaving a perfect finish. I would like to see products of this level here in Brazil.
Thanks for the kind words. We hope to get to Brazil some day soon!
granted everything was pre-cut and well organized. You two were definitely in tune to each others movements, good going
Thank-you for the compliment.
You should see them in the bedroom
Just finished installing this system. What you are seeing here is just the installation. In reality you will need to spend a couple hours trimming and shaping the tiles to fit around the various elements of the container (i.e. tie downs, extra structure, dents, etc.). Also, depending upon your ceiling heights, you'll need to trim two rows of tiles so that you have good coverage and don't have a few inches of gap left over. If you have a container that has a side opening door where there is additional structural elements, them even more trimming will be required. To install the side and back walls, and ceiling in a 20' side opening container took me about 20+ labor hours.
Yes it does take time to cut and fit the panels.
Did my basement with insofast. Excellent product with great results. Premium product!
Thank you we apprecieate the positive feedback.
Awesome approach, the product conforms to the container wall and provides fastening areas at the same time.
It looks and sounds like styrofoam. I wouldn't fastening anything to it
Yessssir 😎
Used this in my basement, fantastic product
Ever discussed this material with experienced firefighters?
It's fast burning like nothing else, with extreme toxic gasses.
Fire safety should be considered..
@@OmmerSyssel - If this is true, this is important to know. Do you Know of any foam insulation that is safe?
Or, if not foam, what other types of insulation can be used that would effect the same insulative properties for an affordable price?
@@CasuallyObservant Roxul is what I have used in all my rebuilds and new constructions, it is fire proof and gives great results. I also have 2 containers and plan on using these panels for that purpose. They manufacture a similar product in blocks to be reinforced with re bar and the cavity filled with concrete for new home construction and it appears to insulate better than just a block wall. I give a big thumbs up to this product as its easy to work with and makes wall construction simple fast and best of all insulated.
with the right mastic adhesive it should be possible to glue plasterboard direct to the polystyrene. underfloor insulation should be fitted under the plywood floors. the plywood can be removed to do this but it is far better to insulate underneath with the container lifted.
Okay
@@insofast-continuous-insulation does your product have stronger points to screw drywall screws into? do you sell something for under floor insulation. also do you have a supplier in New Zealand or Australia?
@@magamike1800 Shucks, they're not interested in you. Don't take it personally. It's probably a blessing in disguise.
@@Kube_Dog I am hoping to do a shipping container house in a few years. hopefully I can get a product like this to insulate it internally. I hope to use 2 shipping containers side by side, both ends with the lockable doors so it can be locked up to just look like 2 containers not a house. I think this type of insulation will become more common as the shipping container movement grows.
@@magamike1800 You really need to find out the R-rating. I strongly suspect this is very poor insulation because it's styrofoam and because they never answer people who ask. I hope you do the research, because you don't want to buy a disappointing material.
Awesome. Only I'd do this one the exterior and clad with galvalume. Although I'd leave the exterior of the container exposed inside a courtyard and then would insulation on the interior, but even that would be minimized by the use of glass doors to the courtyard.
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So what you are saying is AFTER you take all your measurements and AFTER you pre cut the material and have everything laid out in the right order then you can insulate in twelve minutes Right? All theses things take time.
Yes that is exactly what we are saying. As we say in our video description, “The less than 12 minutes is of course a slight exaggeration... It is really just the adhesive and sticking the panels to the walls and with 2 people so your installations times will vary.” We only offer a systematic approach to insulating a shipping container. Like learning to play a piano or any instrument It will take, time, experience, and practice to achieve speed and efficiency.
Kinda like a DIY show in 30 minutes, they can build a house
Wow, you see how defensive they got too. They don't like their little tactics discussed. It was also one wall, not a shipping container. If you gotta exaggerate your product like that, well...
This is waaaaaaaay faster than doing wood framing with your own insulation. Like way way faster.
@@jeffwhite3021 Sure, but to do things well sometimes it takes some time and can be a pain. Everyone's different, but if you're creating a living space, probably take the time to do it well.
Great if I ever call I know when to expect mine done. If it . Well you just proved it could be done
@InSoFast can this be done on the exterior? What is the prep work needed for the container?
Maintain the amazing job !! Lovin' it!
Thank-you?
Great system but what exactly is the space left internally after installed? Most container internal widths seem to be 7' 8.5" (2350mm) so taking away 2" either side leaves 7' 4.5" but how much does the 3/8" adhesive squeeze down to?
www.insofast.com/wp-content/uploads/InSoFast-R-Value-vs-Space-Comparison.pdf
Hmmmmmm was insofast for sure but how about cutting and measuring and what edge does the cut have and what tool to do that?
See our website for more information about cutting and fitting.
What is the R value then for an insulated container?
Depends on the system used but it is basically A continuous R-11
you should expand into form-fitting SIP walls products. they are load-bearing, and have higher R value.
Thanks for the suggestion
Using a single shipping container at 8' then insulating and building out the walls makes the width even smaller.
Maybe if you set 2 length wise and opened up to 16'.
Sure, that is true, it would be wider if you put two containers together.
Captain Obvious 😁
Condensation between metal and foam not covered. That's why spray foam is great.
You have to have moisture in there to get condensation. Little to no air in that spaces means little to no moisture to condense. Also with a modicum of insulation on the outside, and insulation on the inside, means little temperature change of the metal to cause condensation.
Spray foam can be made to work too. I would be careful to hire a professional. One who will guarantee that the spray foam is properly cured and does not off gas into this air tight container.
What about the actual measuring the pieces like for the window, then cutting the pieces.. that time must be included as well.
Yes you are right.
Magnífico material, ya tiene la forma para usar en conteiner
Muchas gracias
Question: If the container needs to be inspected for framing, do you know if these would accepted as alternative?
It has not been a problem.
@@insofast-continuous-insulation Framing? The frame can support over 50,000 pounds. This is a 20 footer, so over 60,000 pounds.
this is for shipping container homes right if so do you just put drywall over that or do you frame over it
The panel is complete with framing. For more information visit: www.insofast.com/studs-molded-into-insulation-panels.html
what happens if you walk inside the wrong shipping container after a night of hard drinking?
I would say that is a personal problem.
@@insofast-continuous-insulation 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
is this available in the uK
I'm thinking of building a home in Puerto Rico.. Due to the weather conditions and insect issues.. does this help to prevent moisture in the walls? Also, using these, does that avoid having to put up a wood structure?
One of these would be AWESOME in PR. Since PR imports way more than it exports, you can probably get containers cheap. Done right, you should NOT have any moisture in the walls. If you seal the layers, and get a good tight fit, you will have little to no air in between the insulation and the steel walls. You would be entirely safe from earthquakes too as long as cabinets and shelving units are secured to the walls. With exterior sheathing you could make it look like any other home in PR. You shouldn't need any wood for walls, I'd use steel wall studs. If you are near the coast at all, you will want to make sure any of the exterior is covered by sheathing to prevent salt damage from the ocean air. You could put it up on a concrete footer so that you'd have a sealed crawl space for plumbing access and to prevent bugs and lizards from coming in from underneath. If you support the roof, you could also have concrete poured on top to have the traditional flat roof, that could double as a patio, but you'd need to have an engineer design that just to be safe. One the concrete cures, the roof supports could be removed.
Hope this helps.
It is working all over the world and it is based on food cooler or beer cooler technology that most people find it easier to relate to. www.insofast.com/insulation-panels-for-shipping-containers.html
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I rather put the insulation on the outside. You'll have more space in the inside. If you put it in the inside and its going to be used in cold weather, a lot of condensation is going to form between the insulation and the metal wall. Eventually all that condensation is going to start dripping inside the container one way or another.
Yep, it will be a mold box in a year
I'm pretty sure you are wrong, condensation only occurs where there is continuous airflow to deliver new moisture. Those panels seem to be a pretty snug fit, I don't see how enough air is going to get behind the panels to be a problem.
Proper HVAC must still be maintained. But no water will not get behind solid foam if install properly.
Great video.
Thanks!
What if I have a few dents nothing too major
Hi,
Very nice and good job.
Where can i buy this in europe?
I dont find this in germany or another country.
Thx
Sorry, at this time we are not shipping internationally to individuals. Our suggestion is for you to contact your local container supplier/broker, and ask them to import InSoFast.
Dear InSoFast: if this were a bathroom, could you tile directly to the foam or would one HAVE to sheetrock it first? Thanks for answering!
We are a stable base for most finishing materials, but that is a question for tiling contractors. I would recommend a cement board like permabase over drywall. nationalgypsum.com/products/Product.aspx?ProductID=2412
Does this protect from outdoor heat?
Yes.
spray foam breaks down, and is not a glue. it does hold the R value, but, it's not a glue.
That's an unusual statement. Too broad. Some foams don't break down in such applications, some do, all PU foams are adhesive.
They didn't use it as glue. They used adhesive on the black plastic "studs". The foam was used on the floor and one strip along each row of panels as a vapor barrier.
Nice reply
Does these blocks work as insulation or do I need to put it in there
They are insulation with a built-in stud. Pretty simple to install. www.insofast.com/resources/insulation-panels-for-shipping-containers-master-details.html
love it! Any Australian importers?
What is the material exactly? Is it fire resistant? Is it toxic?
It is a common insulating material used widely for all sorts of applications...like coffee cups and beer coolers. InSoFast is engineered for construction purposes. Here is a link to our MSDS (material safety data sheet) www.insofast.com/wp-content/uploads/InSoFast-Panels-MSDS-v1_0.pdf
So where you meant to mount fixing points for dry walll inside?
The black strips are molded in studs. www.insofast.com/studs-molded-into-insulation-panels.html
This is confusing. This looks like an installation foam product but how is the drywall hung? Is this product paintable. Why the black lines? Are those guide lines? Does this product dent easy? Wish the video explained more. Wonder if the adhesive stinks as some do for a long time. With a drywall attached how thick is this going to be.
It's styrofoam, so it's not the toughest thing in the world. It's not a great insulator either. The drywall apparently attaches to the black strips, so ultimately the only thing holding all that up (as well as anything you hang on the drywall) is that glue holding styrofoam to metal (which get hot-cold all year). The more you look at it, the more the cool factor wears off and it's really just rinky-dink.
@@Kube_Dog Very good points. But this stuff with indoor framing would be terrific. Just put 2 containers together for double the width, then it doesn't matter if some space is lost. Indoor framing is indeed the answer. Its a great idea for homes/commercial applications as well. No other way is easier for keeping everything off the floor. Then have a water sealed floor with a drain so one can mop efficiently. It would be incredible in the tropics. Of course in the topics one doesn't need insulation. Just a lot of windows!
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Hello, i'm French and I like this method a lot. Could you give me a local seller in France
Sorry, no. Ask your container supplier to import InSoFast.
Where I can found like this kind of Zigzag foam fixed to container ??
InSoFast is manufactured in the USA and we are available at select container supply yards and export. www.insofast.com/product-category/container-panels
2:35 why the switch? Ohhh gotta be with someone tall enough 😅😅😅
Makes sense to use your size to the best advantage.
I like the "patty, patty, patty" at the top of the walls!
Me too.
I love to learn, and save money, thank you!!
You are welcome.
Is their a way to paint the panels after the installation?.
The panels are not meant to be painted. You can use a water based paint to cover the panels. The studs that are molded into the panel so finish materials can be nailed or screwed.
@@insofast-continuous-insulation Wht type of finish materials?
@@Shershivrajhai www.insofast.com/explore/shipping-container-installing-drywall-trim-cabinets.html
@Just think what is gyp bd?
@Just think do we need to frame the containers if we use your insofast panels?
Where can I get this installation from
🙌🏻Call us or order online! 888-501-7899 insofast.com
why is there no glue on the bottom half of the second row of foam wall
This is the reason we are just air sealing the panels horizontal rows every 2′ with sprayfoam adhesive.
You can air seal the bottom if you want. Here are the directions from this web page. www.insofast.com/explore/shipping-container-installing-cx-panels-on-the-side-walls.html.html/ At the top of the second row, run a bead of spray foam on the back side of the panel or directly on the container wall. We recommend sealing the horizontal rows every 2’ to prevent air movement behind the panels.
Why not insulate from the outside to leave more room inside?
Because it defeats the utility of a ready made, weather-tight enclosure. If you have to do too much work to make something out of a cargo container, then you might as well build with normal materials.
We also offer several methods to insulate the exterior of a shipping container.
The CX Low Pro ruclips.net/video/6A6N1ETHFUM/видео.html
InSoFast Shipping Container Exterior CX 44 ruclips.net/video/8e4dMGJLjhU/видео.html
Given the extremely low space lost, there's not a huge amount to gain and lots to lose. However, insulating the outside ALSO could pay dividends.
@@ChristnThms Normally, yes, but it's a very narrow space where just a little matters. Have you even been in one?
@@Kube_Dogyes, lots. As a workshop, rather than a place to live, the needs may be different but the demand on space is just as relevant. The one I worked in was insulated more traditionally, with 2x4 studs and fiberglass. Especially in the winter, we were VERY glad to give up those few inches for the ability to feel our fingers while we work.
$/sqft?
As this only has an r8 rating. Could you do the same to the exterior and then add paneling to achieve a better r value and install wood paneling on the outside. Or would the adhesive deteriorate outside and fall of eventually.
Asking for colder weather climate that get to around -20
Information about achieving higher R-Value is available on this web page. www.insofast.com/explore/insofast-plus.html
This video is a how to glue our panels to a container wall after the panels have been trimmed to fit. This video only represents one aspect of our insulation panel, like looking at a wheel and trying to figure out how an automobile engine works. The adhesive is not outside, actually it is on the inside of the panel protected from the elements, like -20 degrees and will last just as long as the adhesive in this videos application. For more about adhesive and holding power www.insofast.com/studs-molded-into-insulation-panels.html
The problem with EPS is the fire rating...
You are a little misinformed. Our EPS panels are part of a fire rated assembly that building codes require. That is why we mold studs into our panels so you can easily attach fire safe material like drywall to them. Just like wood framed buildings (wood burns) also are part of a fire rated assembly and should be covered with drywall.
Do you ship to the UK or have a UK distributor?
Yes we do. Contact our office at 888-501-7899 www.insofast.com/contact.html
Why don’t you put the insulation on the outside?
We do here is a link to our website that discusses exterior applications: www.insofast.com/resources/shipping-containers-exterior-insulation-panels-CX44.html
how can you use pl premium that stuff melts foam. also how do you attach drywall Glue it?
The Loctite PL Premium 3x stronger does not melt the foam. www.insofast.com/explore/adhesive-attachment.html
Attaching drywall to InSoFast you can use coarse thread drywall screws into the black studs or you can use a combination of screws and glue. www.insofast.com/explore/drywall.html
@@insofast-continuous-insulation What about running bolts right through the steel walls? Surely they could be sealed from the outside and it would be immensely strong.
@@FreshAirRules Minimise any connections & holes in the steel. You don't need any special strength making this sort of construction liveable..
It's a stable house, nothings gone influence the interior anyway..
Really!! Next time I will post a vid to show the world I can have my basement wall done with cement truck in less than 15min. But no one will see how we put up the foundations and the ICF walls.
We look forward to seeing your video. Here is the video description if you click the show more button. The less than 12 minutes is of course a slight exaggeration... It is really just the adhesive and sticking the panels to the walls and with 2 people so your installations times will vary... The actual preparation, including all the panel cuts, (12 in all) and the camera set up was about an hour. It helps that Ed does not need a ladder to install the top row of panels.
Xmonders
I look forward to see that
how do you run conduit/electrical?
Here is a link on how to pull wires in a shipping container ruclips.net/video/d2x3FjyLwc8/видео.html
Surface mount after drywall is in
Can u please give the link for the panel's.
www.insofast.com/explore/shipping-container-installing-cx-panels-on-the-side-walls.html
What cost is this product? And is it available in Canada?
It is available in Canada but you have to call the company for details. 888-5017899
How many degrees does it cool the container?
NONE! Its insulation, it neither heats nor cools anything!
$1,500 to order this for a standard height 20ft container. That’s as much as the container itself. Way too much.
Uh, where are you getting them that cheap? Do tell.
CasuallyObservant they are $1,900 in Indianapolis.
I bought a used standard 40 ft. container in Arizona for $4,500 delivered. It's air-tight and water-tight. A container in poor condition is still $2,500-$3,500 delivered.
@@CasuallyObservant Oakland, California
@@CasuallyObservant Oakland California
Great Product.
Thanks
Good morning
this is what you ship to France
goods
Unfortunately, we do not ship overseas yet. However, if you have a large enough project, call us at (888) 501 - 7899
@@insofast-continuous-insulation I calculate my order and get back to you
THANKS
Thierry
The problem with shipping containers is they will only ever be 2.4m wide no matter what you do.
2.3 if you want it framed and insulated to a minimum . Too narrow to feel comfortable
Yeah to get round that you just weld them together until you have your desired size, then cut out the inner wall.
@@duncthomas3327 most of the containers strength is in the walls. So you can join them like that but then you need to reinforce the frame or have support pillars. May as well start from scratch with the right materials and a usable floor plan.
@@australien6611 yeah you usually have to leave around two thirds but it's sorta semi open plan hahaah
@@duncthomas3327 yeah that's right 👍 I lived in a train carriage for about a year, it was awful, cold , draughty, hot in summer, it leaked in the rain, same narrowness as a container , hopefully never again ✌
@@australien6611 hahahaha I currently - and for the last nine months - live in a short wheelbase low top iveco daily... I can't stand up, have no running water but it's got a double bed and a wood burner, 1000 watts of very high quality audio, xbox, pc etc... It's like a tiny mobile bedroom... I just bought a coach, narrower than a shipping container but quite a bit longer... It's ceiling is 1 inch lower than the top of my head. Oh the joy!
The only thing I didn't see them do was spray mist the Loctite PL Premium.
Good observation, misting the panels is a good practice. Misting aids the adhesive's cure time in dry hot or cold climates. When we filmed this segment it was August, in South Dakota, the humidity was high. We did not have to lightly mist our panels.
What about out gassing from the styrofoam?
Good question.
Any answers???
EPS Expanded polystyrene does not off gas. It's gas in normal air.
Thanks
Sure
hows the off-gassing
That is easy zero.
@@insofast-continuous-insulation oh yeah hows that ?
How much does it cost per square. foot?
Current pricing is available on our website: www.insofast.com/products/shipping-container-insulation-panels.html
is it available in india?
At this time no Shipping container broker in India is stocking InSoFast
Geez it costs more to insulate it than the container itself!
Okay
Where can I get theses panels?
It is available in the USA and Canada.
Is that built to code... I wonder
To what code are you refering? Codes vary from region to region. Also energy to life safety. We have been tested and meet all USA standards and can become part of a complete code approved assembly. For more information see our web page; www.insofast.com/resources/insofast-insulation-panel-specifications-details.html
Cool, but what is the cost?
$27,000. Plust $299 delivery and $59 douche fee.
Woah, it goes in so fast
That's what she said.
What is the R value of this styrofoam?
You're not the first to ask. And not the first to be ignored. I think we have our answer. The R rating sucks.
I think if you also put this insulation on the outside and cover it with the material of your choice you would have a great R value. Cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
@@freebird5083 Well, sure, if you put this insulation on the outside as well as the inside, then cover it with regular insulation, blankets, and maybe some old sandwiches and bear skins, yeah, then it's probably pretty good. The point is, as a stand-alone, it sucks ass at twice the price.
@Just think Stay focused. This product sucks. The end.
Not ok. Condens water behind isolation. Isolation cannot hold warmth.
It is working all over the world and it is based on food cooler or beer cooler technology that most people find it easier to relate to. www.insofast.com/insulation-panels-for-shipping-containers.html
ruclips.net/video/VKQHVjz47CU/видео.html
Excelente !!!!
Thank you
but is styrofoam, how about the German wood fiber insulation. Gutex
Anything can be made to work, most articles about wood fiber insulation advise not to use it for interior or exterior basement-wall insulation unless there is also an impermeable insulation layer to provide dew-point control. Like a basement wall the dew point is on the exterior "metal," an impermeable barrier, and in the wrong place. In this application foam plastics are a better application.
badass.
Neat-o, Guido!
Who is Guido?
Sounds like a really neat product but they're extremely extremely high it's cheaper to do the spray foam in my project I just wish that company wasn't trying to be so greedy
Cheaper, but not nearly as fast and way more labor intensive. So if you're paying someone to do it, your labor costs will probably make this stuff cheaper.
Do what you think is best if you have a better way great.
This will only sell, if it's low cost..
Okay I understand your opinion, although it is selling and many people see the value in the product.
So these only reduce the volume of moist air in proximity to the walls, not eliminate it. There's still moisture trapped in the wall to rot your drywall backing paper and mold.
Yes we can only say we just significantly reduce the potential moisture up against a container wall. The principle behind why we do not have a problem mold behind the drywall has to do with the ability of the wall to dry to the inside.
Here is how it works. The barometric pressure on the interior of the container is less than the steel and foam interface due to solar heating. Solar heating will drive any residual moisture through the EPS and Drywall, both materials are vapor permeable so (heat)energy push the vapor through the wall. The moisture will not be trapped behind the drywall causing a mold problem. If you are still concerned with a mold problem use a paperless gypsum wallboard. This would eliminate any food source for mold to survive, no food, no water, no mold. InSoFast has years of successful applications in containers and in "DAMP" basement conditions. Compared to insulating a basement, insulating air tight, water tight, shipping container is way easier to do it right.
That's a cute theory, but doesn't work here in Minnesota.
@@MotivatedMetalworks We are manufactured in Minnesota. We available at Menards and have been featured on this old house 3 times. www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/eight-enough-stairways-brookline-mid-century-modern-house.
WOW form fitted Styrofoam
Why would the walls be wet?
Shipping containers don't rust normally either.
Look it up. Oxidation occurs but it's not like normal rust
Yes
Quero comprar no Brasil
unfortunately not
Eu encontro a isso fast no Brasil
Desculpe, os painéis ainda não estão disponíveis na Austrália. Peça ao seu fornecedor de contêineres para importar os painéis.
Once the sun hits that container and the metal starts expanding you're going to hear a ton of creaking and crackling from those panels.
As with any metal building this can occur. If this concerns you you have the option to insulate the exterior of the container. ruclips.net/video/8e4dMGJLjhU/видео.html
So for installers
You need
One short person ans
One tall person..
😎😎😎
That is a very keen observation. The Tall person is really tall and the short person is short.
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Thank you
Got wiring? Framing? This is why you vet your contractors.
For people who want more information: www.insofast.com/resources/insulation-panels-for-shipping-containers-master-details.html
Wow! I think, I'll sell my house! It's 120 m2. I want to sell it. With ground of course! I'm German. I think, I can do much on my own. I am not a lazy woman..and only want a house, tiny and 60m2! And ground. The rest I ll buy gold. And silver
..lol. A question...is this isolation? And the walls, can you just paint them then? And, is this in Germany warm enough then in winter? Heating and electricity craftsmen must do...of course
... but what you all think? Could I do this on my own almost? I mean, such things as this etc...?? I dnt want to live in such a big, traditional house nomore. Instead I sell, build a tiny one and save the rest of the money.
Or travel ...a bit...I'd appreciate some answers! Thx...
Marilyn Fletcher do it!
@@QCatrambone thanks!
Good Luck
What about the bloody roof!!!!!????
Your ideas are welcome.
so what ! 10 min does it matter
So you're not framing that in at all? you're definitely not suppose to do that...
@Just think when you cut out holes in the side it compromises the structural integrity. The walls of those containers are only 1/8 of an inch thick, just because it's metal doesn't mean it's sturdy.
@Just think again the structural integrity is comprised when you cut any holes in it. But hey if you don't want to do actual research and just take the word of some guy in a RUclips video have at it.
Don't know what that is? It has framing molded into the panel.
Cool and interesting product! But rude and non informative customer service on knowing how much you need and knowing what the R-value is for this type of system! I'd rather do closed cell spray foam! At least I know if it has VFC's or not!
Big Booger flick Excellent Comment!! Bravo! 👏
you breath all that glue styrofoam and sealant thats why we have auto immune diseases now a days cause we sleep in enclosed places that have so many different chemicals and people clean with chemicals too
www.epsindustry.org/eps-sustainability
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Hello
Project looks good but all that glue adhesive, you'll be breathing vapors when the sun's rays hit the outside of the container.
www.insofast.com/explore/adhesive-attachment.html Good observation and concern about adhesive off gassing. That is one of the many reason we chose our Loctite PL Premium it has a Green Guard certification:
Waooo
okay
$2,712.20 - $3,371.40 for a 40ft ... for foam ... yea ,id be surprised you stay in business for that long .
Since 2006 so far
@@insofast-continuous-insulation good for you. Yes, there are cheaper solutions. This fast, this tight, this compatible with further interior work?
For me, a professional builder with experienced teams, yes. For someone doing this for the first time by themselves? I think it's worth every penny.
you cheated you precut the insulation.
They pre-everythinged. I can run a 4 minute mile if you let me prepare all the way to the last lap before you start the clock.