INSTALL GUIDES: Shipping Container
Use: Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 10M, White, 72 Inch, 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
- Locking insulation washers
- 1/2" OR THICKER rigid foam board that you cut into 2" x 2" squares.
- Heat gun (for sealing seams of 10M).
Step 1 Use the Super Metal Sealant to add a nickel-sized glob onto the base of the perforated pins. Press the base of the perforated pins on to the purlin/girt. 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 your pins 2 to 3 feet apart. Put some pins along the top of the wall girt because the Prodex is essentially hanging from the pins. Check to make sure the anchor pin is secure. The cure time can vary depending on the temperature and humidity
Step 2 Add The Spacers - While the pins are bonding to the metal, prep the foam board spacers. Cut 2" x 2" pieces from the board. These spacers are important. They provide an air gap which optimizes the performance of the insulation. Push the square foam pieces all the way down the pin.
Step 3 Push the insulation on to the pin. Remember to put pins along the top of the wall since the Prodex is essentially hanging from the pins. Once it's through the pin, push the washer onto the pin and press it down to secure the insulation. Now you can tape/seal your seam.
If framing the container with wood, you can model the install methods of how to insulate a pole barn.
