{"id":17898,"date":"2019-02-05T18:35:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T18:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=115265"},"modified":"2019-02-05T19:47:40","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T19:47:40","slug":"diy-shed-insulation-tutorial-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/diy-shed-insulation-tutorial-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Shed Insulation Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.darbinorvar.com\/\">Darbin Orvar<\/a><\/u>\u00a0transformed their shed into a workshop. One of the first, and key, steps to turning a shed into a workshop is to tackle the insulation process. Read the blog to see how Darbin Orvar tackled the shed insulation process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Insulating Floor Joists in a Crawl Space &#8211; Turning a Shed into a Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115266 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/d90d143891d8a25d39024fdffc2752f3.jpg\" alt=\"shed insulation\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Owens-Corning-FOAMULAR-150-1-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-7-5-Scored-Squared-Edge-Rigid-Foam-Board-Insulation-Sheathing-88WD\/202085958?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Rigid Foam Boards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Johns-Manville-R-13-Kraft-Faced-Fiberglass-Insulation-Roll-15-in-x-32-ft-B1284\/100317834?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Fiberglass Insulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Liquid-Nails-10-oz-Extreme-Heavy-Duty-Adhesive-LN-907\/205089262?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Construction Adhesive<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/HDX-10-oz-Smooth-Hex-Rod-Caulk-Gun-08175\/205075865?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Caulk Gun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/GREAT-STUFF-16-oz-Big-Gap-Filler-Insulating-Foam-Sealant-Quick-Stop-Straw-99053938\/207050533?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Spray Foam Insulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/DEWALT-2-in-16-Gauge-Straight-Finish-Nails-2500-per-Box-DCS16200\/203164018?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">16 gauge 2 in Finish Nails<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0Tools <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Ryobi-ONE-100-MPH-280-CFM-Variable-Speed-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Jet-Fan-Leaf-Blower-4Ah-Battery-and-Charger-Included-P2180\/206451819?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Leaf Blower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-with-One-2-0-Ah-Battery-2740-20P\/305782336?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">18 Gauge Nail Gun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Husky-8G-150-PSI-Hotdog-Air-Compressor-0300816\/302862402?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Air Compressor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/WEN-6-Amp-Variable-Speed-Orbital-Jig-Saw-3602\/206986367?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Jig Saw<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Accessories\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Milwaukee-Fastback-Flip-Utility-Knife-with-Blade-Storage-48-22-1903\/203980980?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Utility knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/NEBO-90-Lumen-Head-Lamp-6003\/204871088?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Headlamp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/DEWALT-CROSSCUT-Indoor-Outdoor-Lens-Safety-Glass-DPG100-9C\/207042932?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Safety Glasses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Milwaukee-25-ft-Compact-Auto-Lock-Tape-Measure-48-22-6825\/304616955?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD22%7C000000%7CDarbinOrvar%7C115265\">Measuring Tape<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Shed Insulation Tutorial<\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s a small shed on our property: a basic, prefab structure that measures 10 x 14 ft. I wanted to finish it and turn it into a workshop. It needed a lot of work, and one of the first things to tackle first was shed insulation. While you could focus on just doing the walls and the ceiling, you&#8217;d leave a lot to be desired if you didn&#8217;t tackle the floor. Of course, this job is rather dirty and a bit unpleasant \u2013 however it&#8217;s certainly doable, and it should go a long way towards making this little shed more comfortable and cut down on my energy bills once I start heating and cooling the space.<\/p>\n<p>Before starting this job, I jacked the shed up a couple of inches using a car jack and raised it with some additional concrete blocks, because it was contacting the ground a little too closely. This gave me a small, but manageable crawlspace to work from. My plan was to attach the shed insulation between the joists, and I was hoping the space was big enough for me to fit under in order to get the job done. I also used a leaf blower to remove dirt and debris under the house to get it nice and clean.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115267 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/289a1c9568fb5039f406c104b2b5ae90.jpg\" alt=\"shed insulation\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Picking up Supplies\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I began by visiting my local Home Depot store and checked over the various insulation options. For the walls and ceiling, I picked up some fiberglass insulation. However, for the floor, I purchased rigid foam insulation. Since this will be exposed directly to the elements, you want to make sure you pick a material that isn&#8217;t going to mold over time. I decided on 1 \u00bd in. Owens Corning Rigid Foam which comes in 4&#215;8 sheets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115268 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/c4247e3451f3341877ab522fd84983cb.jpg\" alt=\"shed insulation\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Cutting Sheets to Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I picked up four sheets to cover my 140-sq. ft. shed, and began by cutting the sheets into smaller sections, using a jigsaw. The floor joists were 16 in. on center, which meant I had a space of 14 1\/2 in. in between the joists. Cutting the pieces to 14 in. turned out to be a good measurement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115269 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/25580ca7e401a05a4d94a8f6cbbac004.jpg\" alt=\"shed insulation\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Preparations\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To secure the shed insulation, I used two methods: construction adhesive as well as 2 in. long 16 gauge nails in a nail gun hooked up to a compressor. In order to fit the pieces in they need to be cut into smaller sections. I found that 31 in. worked well for my shed. Equipped with nylon rain pants and jacket, hat, gloves and glasses I was ready to crawl under the house to get started, and I would highly recommend wearing something similar, too, so you&#8217;re at least somewhat protected.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to do as much preparation ahead of time as possible: cut several boards to size, apply construction adhesive, position them strategically so you can reach them once you&#8217;re under the house. Charge up the compressor and make sure there&#8217;s plenty of nails in the nail gun.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115270 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/fa499680caf10fbcd53598af6f61bc68.jpg\" alt=\"shed insulation\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Securing the boards\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve prepared several boards, go under the house and secure one board after another. Crawling under a shed can be a little claustrophobic, so take it easy and do one step at a time. Wearing glasses is certainly important, as you get a lot of dirt falling down on your head as you&#8217;re moving the boards around, touching the joists and the bottom of the plywood.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115271 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/64bb22dce84c5c5e1014949e3dd6259f.jpg\" alt=\"shed insulation\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Fill in small gaps\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The final step was to use some spray foam insulation in between any gaps or spaces, and this tightened everything up quite a bit.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, I think the shed insulation process went quite well, and if you&#8217;re debating whether this is a doable project, I would say \u2013 go for it. While initially a bit unpleasant, you get over that pretty quickly, and the benefits of a more insulated house are pretty great. Next I&#8217;m ready to tackle the walls and the ceiling, and this time, it should be a lot easier!<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">Check out more shed and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?s=backyard+ideas\">backyard ideas<\/a> on the blog.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/diy-shed-insulation\/\">DIY Shed Insulation Tutorial<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/\">The Home Depot Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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