Installing Foam Board Insulation (in a shed)

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3 ай бұрын

Converting a shed into a home office doesn’t take a lot. The space is small so foam board insulation is a great option. Fill all gaps with spray foam and you’re good to go. You could also go with a she shed or man cave.
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@KingDrewPhilip 13 күн бұрын

I bought myself a small 4 x 8 wooden shed recently. It’s a lean to Shed. I’m going to use the same brand, Rtech and it’ll have an r value of R.5.78. Right now during the daytime in the summertime it gets super hot inside my shed. I hope that adding all these on the walls and the ceiling will make a dramatic difference during the middle of the day. Also, what about winter time? I live in Northern California so it gets kind of chilly but it doesn’t ever get freezing cold. I assume in the winter time, it will be comfortable inside the shed?

@projecthammer8134 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. It is tough to say how effective the insulation will be on its own. I doubt it will help much without a heater or a/c unit. Insulation is meant to help maintain a controlled temperature rather than regulate it. Also, sheds are not usually “air tight”. If I were to convert a shed to be a temperature controlled space, I would insulate, spray foam all gaps, and install an exterior door.

@FilthyCasualRacing 26 күн бұрын

So i'm planning on doing this in my ceiling (no attic) in my office, and I was going to do about a 1 inch air gap, then 1 inch foam board with the shiny side facing up towards the roof, and follow that with R13 rolled insulation then drywall. Any issues with that? I'm just a DIY guy.

@projecthammer8134 25 күн бұрын

Sounds like a pretty solid plan.

@psyborg1217 3 ай бұрын

Should have installed them the other way or left an air gap so the radiant barrier could work.

@projecthammer8134 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Per manufacturer guidelines, the metallic side “may” provide additional “R” value if facing a dead air space. I chose to put the metallic side facing the exterior wall to assist as a moisture barrier. I’m sure an argument could be made either way. With foil tape and spray foam in all gaps, this will be a solid insulator.