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How to Insulate Steel Sheds with A Foam Board?

by - May 10, 2018

The main motive behind insulating steel sheds is to lessen the transfer of that radiant heat. There is a lot of energy wasted on the metal sheds and a good insulation will always ensure that the metal shed, or any other storage building stays warm during winter months and cool during the summer months. Insulation will also help to filter the noise from the metal shed. Moreover, if you live in a place with high humidity then a proper insulation will help you to prevent condensation on the roof panels.
  

How would you insulate your steel sheds? 

Fiberglass, foam board and reflective insulation can all be used for installing a proper insulation at your shed. These are some of the popular methods and you can also use some easy methods to insulate your sheds such as spray foam insulation and radiant barrier insulation. These methods are relatively new, and each has its own advantage. Proper insulation of steel sheds would mean that you would save up on the energy bill as well.

Steel Sheds
Steel Sheds
Now it is possible to insulate your steel sheds with fiberglass or reflective insulation but the below give tips will describe how to insulate your space using foam board. This material is easily available online and they are reasonable too. Foam board is flexible and can properly seal all the cavities within the structure.
  
  • Properly measure your shed
  • Most of the metal sheds have grooves on the exterior part. You need to focus on covering the overall metal area and not the divots. You should first measure the metal area that you want to insulate. Always cut the foam boards according to the proper measurements of the metal area. Do not mess up with this part and if you need any assistance then you can seek for the professional help. There are several companies available that can design your sheds and measure your areas before installing the steel sheds. During the time of installation, they will insulate your sheds with proper materials
  • Apply glue properly
  • The next step of the insulation process is to apply glue or construction adhesive onto the steel sheds. Before you begin sticking the cut foam boards onto the metal shed, it is always recommended to properly check for the glue coating. When you apply the foam boards on the metal sheds always make sure that all the areas are well covered and if you spot any joints or leaks then seal it with heavy duty tape. This will keep most of the humidity out of bounds.
  • Make your foam board water and fireproof 
  • The foam boards can absorb water vapour and they are also a flammable substance. Thus, if you want to ensure a complete protection of your steel sheds then you have to do the insulation the right way. To prevent condensation or fire you will need to cover the board with a fireproof aluminum composite panel. You can buy this panel online or at a local store according to the measurements of the foam board.
  • Decorate your exterior
  • If you like the basic appearance of your steel shed, then it is really up to you. But if you love decorating and love to see your place bedecked then you know that you can do so much with the exterior of the steel sheds. You can stick dry flowers, pictures of birds, tools that you do not use etc. on the exterior walls of the shed.
In the end, it is necessary to keep a proper maintenance of your foam boards to give them a long life. If you see the foam boards sticking out, then you will need to replace that portion.

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