Sheds have become an integral part of almost every home nowadays. If you don’t own a shed, you must have surely seen it in a neighbouring house in the form of a garden shed, storage shed, games room, or workshop near your home.
Storage sheds and garages have become the backbone of almost every household as they are like the unsung heroes that provide extra storage space to your house.
So, if you don’t have a shed, then this is the perfect time to get the finest storage shed built in your backyard by a certified shed builder.
Also Read: How To Choose The Right Shed For Your Backyard
Also, if you already have a shed but it is not fully insulated, then it is of no use. A shed without insulation is like a human without skin. It is an extra layer of protection that secures it from outside calamities.
Sooner or later, an uninsulated storage shed can become a hostile environment for tools, people, and garden equipment. So it is essential that when you build your storage shed, you get them properly insulated by certified shed builders.
In this blog post, we will explain in detail why insulation is important for sheds and what are the best insulation materials that you can use to insulate your storage shed properly.
Why Is Insulation So Important For Storage Sheds?
Sheds are located outside your home, typically in your backyard or garden. So if not appropriately insulated, a shed can become freezingly cold during the winter and extremely hot in the summer.
Without proper insulation, dealing with extreme temperatures can wreak havoc in your storage shed. For instance, imagine your garden equipment left in the shed over the weekend in 43-degree heat. In such scorching heat, firstly, the seal will start to melt. Then the heat will damage the internal components of your shed, ultimately making it useless.
So without proper insulation, nothing will be able to protect your valuables stored inside your shed from the extreme weather conditions. Hence, in order to keep all your valuables, such as tools, vehicles, and electronics, in pristine condition, you need to get your storage shed insulated by professionals.
Top Insulation Materials For Storage Sheds
Shed insulation is the best way to provide year-round enjoyment and comfort to your storage shed. But when you plan to get shed insulation, the immense variety of materials might confuse you, and you might end up dropping the idea of shed insulation due to the overwhelming feeling.
In order to assist you in the process, we present a few of the best and budget-friendly insulation materials that you can use to insulate your storage shed:
Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap is a budget-friendly easy solution for insulating your storage shed. You can use large chunks of bubble wrap sheets to seal gaps. Then to seal the deal properly, you can place a (Medium Density Fiber) MDF boarding over the top.
Fibreglass Wool
This is one of the most used and reliable insulation materials that will provide the best insulation to your storage shed. Though it is an excellent insulation material, working with it isn’t an easy DIY job. So, you will have to hire certified shed builders to insulate your shed with fibreglass wool.
These professionals will know how to do it safely, but if you still want to try it yourself, make sure to have protective gear for your eyes, mouth, and nose, as well as heavy-duty gloves to protect your hands. Also, noise reduction is an added benefit of fiberglass insulation.
Sisalation Paper
Another insulation material that you can use to insulate your storage shed is sisalation paper. This is a high-quality, energy-efficient reflective foil paper. It can protect your storage shed from extreme heat, dust, cold, wind, and moisture. Moreover, it is very easy to install, so if you’re looking for a budget-friendly, high-quality insulation material for your storage shed, then sisalation paper is the best option for you.
About Stahl Strutures
Stahl Strutures offers a wide range of garden sheds and other portable storage options, including modular buildings, cabins, storage sheds, livestock barns, craft studios, car garages, golf cart or ATV storage, portable workshops, and offices. We manufacture your shed as you want it to be.
Stahl Strutures is your one-stop shop for all types of portable buildings. We customize portable storage units according to your requirements and specifications. Contact us for further information.