Shed insulation

[Nicky Sykes]

How do!

Since Im stuck at home with the kids until schools reopen Im getting a few jobs done..

I have a shed that I use for my gym stuff and every year I go through the same freezing winter months then into the scorching summer months.. so Im looking to insulate it on a budget and without taking up much space..

my old man has rolls of loft insulation (the itchy stuff as he described it) and a load of chipboard..

my plan was to stick insulation in the gaps then staple on some polythene sheets and hammer the boards on...

But Im reading now that I need gaps.. and vapour barriers etc etc!

So then I looked into kingspan.. which costs far too much although I know some will say ‘pay the money and do it proper’ but its not possible.

So any info/ideas on what to do would be greatly appreciated.. Im crap at all things diy I must add!

 

[^woody^]

Don't over think it. You can do as you propose no problem. You don't need the polythene (other than to retain the insulation) or a vapour barrier.

The most important thing would be to make sure the exterior is wind and watertight, as you don't want damp insulation or draughts blowing through.

 

[Nicky Sykes]

Theres no water coming in but definitely a breeze running through!

 

[Luckyphil]

As an option you could use Polystyrene sheet , available from Wickes it’s about a 1/3rd of the price of Kingspan , not as effective though , you’d also be better off screwing the Chipboard or Plywood to the Walls , note if any Wiring is in contact with the Polystyrene when fitted it will cause the Cable to degrade over a period of time

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Kay-Metzel...tyrene-EPS70---2400mm-x-600mm-x-50mm/p/210802

Cheers
Phil