Love the video, info and ideas. We just built a 26x50x10 in Indiana. I will be trying to keep the cold out and condensation. I am using the same foam board. Hope everything worked out well for you. Thanks

finally someone who is trying to cool a space !

Thanks for posting!!! They are pouring my 24x25 metal garage pad Friday. I’m super excited. I’ll be watching out for your future videos. I live in NC and definitely need to insulate.

can't wait to renovate my dads garage into my new room! thanks for the vid bro.

This is gonna be my game plan exactly. Great minds!

I used Seal Kote Epoxy seal Armor Gray on my floors. Man they look amazing. I did it right though. So many shit reviews from people that don't do shit by the book. I etched the concrete, let it dry for 36 hours. Applied Concrete Bonding Primer. Waited an hour for it to set. As per instructions I applied the epoxy seal in 3 coats over 3 days. Day 4 I applied 2 coats of clear seal. Total investment with having my own paint rollers and extension rods was under 500 bucks. What a difference. I primarily like it because as a mechanic, every time you drop a nut or bolt on the Concrete, I swear the damn concrete is camo for nuts and bolts.

You have the right idea on how to insulate. Of course the weak points will be the framing which will conduct the heat inside the building. The air gap works well in combination with the radiant sheathing on the air gap side. As long as the whole inside is covered this way, the ceiling is the most important to cover with those radiant barrier boards though because the sun is constantly hitting the roof. Great video.

Awesome video. I’m in SWFL and working on the plans and budgeting for my garage interested on well it works. Can’t wait for the next video!

Love the setup! You inspired us to pull the trigger on our own 24x25 garage. Do you mind sharing some more detail on the replacement window on the walk-thru door? The difference it made was pretty significant - we’re looking to do the same. Thanks!

Man amazing video! I can’t wait to get mine to turn it into a gym. Great job!

Nice! The air gap also adds R-Value in addition to the insulation.

That looks great..

That's pretty much what I did with mine, which was 26x50x12 in VA. I used 2" thick foam boards, same stuff you have. Mine had vertical walls so I had to cut a bunch of square insulation then friction fit in each section. Rented a lift for the roof, which made it way easier. I used power grab on the roof bracing and friction fit the pieces there, then ran a strip of plumbing strapping across where it pieced together in the event the power grab ever lets go it can't fall all the way to the floor. Noticed a huge difference in winter. We'll see what summer does. I have a mr. cool diy mini split in mine. Kept it comfortable in winter. Good video!

Thanks for sharing your process. I’ll be doing the soon in the Big Bend.

Your method seemed to make more sense than most of the videos I've seen on this topic. I'm researching in order to decide how I will build mine. I'm interested to see how you're shop build progresses so, I've subscribed and, I rang the bell.

Super satisfying to get electricity in a workshop!

💪🏻👍🏻 I liked it 😀😃

very cool !

Can you provide some information about how well your insulation system is working in its current state?

I live an hour north of Tampa, and plan on a steel building. Sounds like you did your homework. I learned a lot. Thanks!

Looks good

Finally lol I ran in to the same problem of seeing insulation videos of people in cooler climates. I’m in S. Louisiana, so I will be trying to cool more than heat.

Nice! This is the answer I’ve been looking for on the best way to insulate our shop/storage in our rv barn. Love the addition of the plywood.

Love how your garage came together. getting ready to do my 20x25 metal garage in February.

this is perfect! I am actually planning to do the same with a mini split, but I might dry wall mine instead since I actually plan on using it as a gym/office. Metal sheds by far are the cheapest! almost a 60% reduction in price. look forwarrd to your updates

Everything’s been good on my end… Good luck

Good job, i will do the same, probably attaching foam to boards like you put over steel. My frame is 40mm and i think i have to put 40mm foam to reduce more noise aswell compare to 25mm foam board. What screw did you use to attach 1x4 and then plywood to them, thanks for pksting this video, very helpfull.

I would like to see a price comparison with what you will total spend and the difference in spray foam, it doesn't appear that much more for what you get long run and much better insulation, structural strength and quit, plus the saving in your labor.

Great vid! I’ve been needing to find some shop space, but been considering building something like this.

Thanks man

Love it! I'm starting this weekend. What size/type of screws did you use to drill into metal.

In heating or cooling more is better with the insulation. The difference between R5 and R10 is very apparent in comfort and electric bills. Since you have 2 1/2" two inch rigid board with a 1/2" air gap still gives you excellent use of the radiant barrier and airlfow. You can then downsize your mini split or whatever cools the unit for reduced initial cost and operating costs as well.

Any updates? I’m in the process with my metal building. Just installed a 2 post lift. Need to do insulation as well. I’m in Florida too. My building is a total of 42’x35’, 12’x35’ is sectioned off.

What type/brand of concrete sealer did you use?

The center metal roof truss should be at least 16 feet across to support the weight of the roof.

I've seen a lot of videos use plywood for the inner walls. Is there a reason why you didn't choose drywall?

Hey I have the same garage...I'm actually honing to use polyisco foam board with 1 inch gap Im in NY state so winter's are cold and summer's hot Company recommends to leave air gap which increase r rating for the board with foil facing outwards Did you have any condensation issues where sir gap is? That's my only concern

This is awesome I want something just like this

Dude this thing is absolutely awesome. Great job. I'm in the same boat as you... I have a 24x36 3 car metal garage coming in a month. How is the foam board insulation working out? I'm worried about condensation from the roof (I live in GA). Thanks!

Great video? What hardware did you use to secure the strips and the plywood?

Really well done series. Great info with some nice laughs. Any regrets with Big Buildings Direct? Considering them for an AG building in East Texas, which won’t be finished nearly as nice as your garage. I’m use to red iron metal buildings but costs currently are outrageous for those builds.

Nice job! Hows it going? Any updates?

How did it hold up with condensation? I going to try the same but ima try bubble insulation as vapor barrier then foam board insulation and sheetrock

I'm about to embark on a same project but I'm wondering what are the options for insulating the garage doors? I know regular doors can be easily insulated but you lose space for the tracks. How would you insulate rollups? I do like how much clearance rollups provide.

I have the same building, but did spray foam. Love your idea on the plywood walls. What thickness was your plywood?

Nice video. I'll be doing the same in a few months. When you done do you have to get it inspected?

Is the foam board attached to anything or just wedged between the metal framing?

What screws or bolts did you use to attach the 1x4 to the metal frame direct? Some kind of galvanized or zinc?

Right on, doing the same, but I’m sitting here trying to figure out if I need something behind the rigid foam boards? Like strips of wood or insulation to maintain that air gap? Or will the foil tape be sufficient? I have the 3M 3340 heavy duty foil tape. Thanks for the content!!! @Ozarkbuilds

Appreciate the post. Did you have to do an electrical inspection? I'm looking into wiring a metal building but I'm reading different things.

How is holding up? Any issues with condensation? I’m in FL also and want to use 2” foam board in conjunction with a radiant barrier.

Just had my 30x30 slab poured shew concrete is expensive! I did the double bubble insulation for now.

How well did this method work as far as keeping it cooler for the summer?

When adding the pieces in the corners to attach the 1x4 to, are those 2x6 that are cut down? Looks like you drilled or countersunk for the self tappers? Great job! I am modeling my shop after yours and I am in Florida, too.

Looks great, update? How's that insulation handling the humidity?

How did you fasten the romex to the studs? Surely you didn't leave it flapping in the breeze, contrary to NEC regs, right?

great videos, where did you buy the garage? thks cheers

What building company was this you used? I'm in the central Florida area as well.

Hi! I have the same building, could you possibly tell me how many plywood sheets and how many insulation boards you used? I'm gathering my materials now. Thanks in advance!!

Won't moisture behind the foam board eventually lead to mold and rust?

Being a metal building what’s it like in a stiff wind? I have friends with metal shops and they can be loud.

Who made you metal building?

how many shop lights did you use and how many lumens for how big of a shop?

Cover the air gap at the bottom of the wall with insect screen so the rodents, wasps and bees don’t use the air gap as their home.

Do you have any neighbors? How well does that foam board insulate against the noise of grinders, table saws, etc?

Great video and I’m waiting for the video on the insulation on the roof.

What sealer did you use for concrete?

So I having a 20x60 steel garage built and im trying to get a estimate for electric to be installed but now luck everyone is saying the building has to be up so I don't know what to expect to pay?

Was this foam board enough insulation to use air conditioning in This space ?

Hell yeah brother. What about the metal sweating though? What do you think of that?

Some people report that floor sealer starts to flake. Dealt with that yet?

How many form boards did you use?

How much did this cost

That's a versa tube building kit right?

Hey, how are you going to do the ceiling???

How do you think you're This installation idea will work with the rain noise

Do you have a picture of your ceiling finished

Did it quit down after insulation?

Why 3/4” off the floor with the pluwood?

Is that a DR? nice bike!

Hey brother what’s the size on exhaust fan

what did u end up with a celling have same building !

Part 3???

Looking at a similar project about how far are you in $$$ ballpark at this point

Plywood is 80 dollars a sheet now. At least in California.

Romex aka residential wire for a metal building? I would have ran conduit,emt metal conduit

Who was the building manufacturer?

Any new updates on the building?

how much to have foundation poured?

Don't forget to install ethernet

If I were you, I wud have dived the space into two floors, since even if the upper floor is a crawl space, it cud have been useful. It is such a waste of space to keep the top part as nothing

How much building alone

What is the height of the building?

Was not better to put the insulation attached to the building wall instead of leaving the gap??

too much talking about what you're doing and too little showing. and you just did 8' of the walls and no clg??

how did it turn out year round

Hey I have the same garage...I'm actually honing to use polyisco foam board with 1 inch gap Im in NY state so winter's are cold and summer's hot Company recommends to leave air gap which increase r rating for the board with foil facing outwards Did you have any condensation issues where sir gap is? That's my only concern