Pole Shed Insulation

[carlmeincke]

I have a new pole shed and have been exploring sites on the best way to insulate it. Many sites have suggested that spray foam is the best way, but doing it myself will run over $2000.00. I read on one site that an owner used rigid foam panels, cut them a little smaller than the spaces between the wood framing that the metal is attached to, held them temporarily in place with strips of wood and then used cans of spray foam on the gaps on the edges. He said that they stayed in place.

I am wondering if anyone else has tried this and how well does it prevent condensation?

Thanks.

 

[DIRTY DEEDS]

Yes, I used 2" thick foam panels for my shop. also between the runners and used liquid nails to stick it to the metal, even used them in the roof. works great and my 1800 sq. ft. shop stays comfortable with very little effort I love it. bought my panels used so they were slightly dis colored but that was it, other wise they were fine. got over 4000 sq. ft. of panels for 150.00 buck so I couldnt pass it up. check my building photo album for some pics.

 

[DIRTY DEEDS]

as far as condensation I havent had any problems.

 

[toyotadriver]

I put 1.5 inch foam sheets between the purlins/girts when I was building this shop. It has worked very well.

 

[fflintstone]

Just cut them to size, friction fit will hold them. You won’t have condensation because there will be little cold air next to it.

If you have the cash run a board vertically over the girts to cover both the wood and insulation.

The Lowes need me has 1” foam board real cheap at one time it was $5 a sheet I ended up buying over 150 sheets.

 

[Highbeam]

Since foam is a vapor barrier, isn't this method of wall construction a double vapor barrier and wouldn't it trap water in the wall between the barriers?

 

[ee06sti]

Not all foam will act as a vapor barrier. There are open and closed cell foams. Most foam panels I believe to be open cell (meaning moisture can permeate), unless one side is laminated.