Insulation bid for 12x16 shed

[sok454]

So I reached out an insulation company that had done work for me before.

Asked for a fiberglass r15 and bids for open and closed foam. Here were the results:l for walls and ceiling.

Thoughts? Shed will mostly be for cigar smoking/music/some office work. Will have a portable heater and prob window AC. I’m in central IL

 

[jack stand]

You'll be penalized somewhat for such a small project and could possibly do it cheaper yourself. The opposite of larger projects.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I'd go higher than R15 in the ceiling. Fiberglass is easy to DIY. Blown in is easy in the ceiling as well but equipment rental might be a factor.
What are your plans for finishing the inside?

 

[mike93lx]

Doesn't hit me as bad, but if you want to save some money, this is an easy one. Faced batts and a stapler. Buying an insulation knife is nice but not necessary

 

[NUTTSGT]

The insulation company is probably thinking if someone can't insulate a small 12x16 themselves, they are going to pay premium prices to have it done.

Honestly, it's hard for me to fathom someone that is going to pay someone to insulate a shed....

 

[mike93lx]

The insulation company is probably thinking if someone can't insulate a small 12x16 themselves, they are going to pay premium prices to have it done.

Honestly, it's hard for me to fathom someone that is going to pay someone to insulate a shed....

Dude, I know a guy that doesn't own a hammer. They are out there

 

[NUTTSGT]

Dude, I know a guy that doesn't own a hammer. They are out there

Yeah I get it Mike but there comes a time when you either break a sweat or write a check. . . quietly.

 

[gleman]

The insulation company is probably thinking if someone can't insulate a small 12x16 themselves, they are going to pay premium prices to have it done.

Honestly, it's hard for me to fathom someone that is going to pay someone to insulate a shed....

Oh, I can see the elderly, wheelchair jockeys or missing limbs not want to bust out a ladder and stapler.

At that price, I'd get a handyman and keep an eye on him/her.

 

[mike93lx]

Yeah I get it Mike but there comes a time when you either break a sweat or write a check. . . quietly.

Oh, I get it.

Insulation is one of those things that can often cost minimally more than the supplies themselves. And if someone doesn't have a vehicle to transport the material, I wouldn't fault hiring it out, even a shed.

 

[racecougar]

Agreed with DIY, but I'll also point out that the R-15 installed price of $1049 is ~50% materials and 50% labor (assuming 8' walls).

 

[acer66]

Oh, I get it.

Insulation is one of those things that can often cost minimally more than the supplies themselves. And if someone doesn't have a vehicle to transport the material, I wouldn't fault hiring it out, even a shed.

You can often get it delivered.

It is often a much better way anyway for stuff like that even if you have transportation.

If you order ahead for p/u it can also be very time consuming and frustrating at least for me.

I second to get the most reasonable R value in the ceiling.