How can you insulate a shipping container home?

One of the easiest and quickest ways to insulate a shipping container home is with spray foam insulation. This insulation material can be sprayed directly onto both the interior and exterior walls of a shipping container. Note: Many shipping containers are coated with highly toxic paints to withstand life at sea.

Are there eco-friendly insulation options for container homes?

For those of us who want to keep our homes and our planet healthy, there are eco-friendly insulation options. Materials like sheep’s wool, cotton denim, and even cork can be used to insulate container homes. They’re sustainable, renewable, and they avoid the chemicals found in some traditional insulation.

Is insulation necessary for container homes?

Container homes present a challenge when it comes to proper insulation due to their thin metal walls. The lack of thickness in the shipping container's structure poses a challenge for effective insulation.

What materials can be used to insulate container homes?

Materials like sheep’s wool, cotton denim, and even cork can be used to insulate container homes. They’re sustainable, renewable, and they avoid the chemicals found in some traditional insulation. Sheep’s wool: Naturally fire-resistant and efficient at regulating humidity.

Does a multi-container home need a lot of space?

When connecting several shipping containers for a multi-container home, adding space on the inside of the walls might not be an issue because of the extra square footage of the house. However, if you opt for a tiny home made from one or two shipping containers, space will be a premium.

Does cork insulation work for shipping container homes?

Renewable and 100% biodegradable cork insulation is an excellent alternative to traditional home insulation and will work well insulating a shipping container home. One amazing fact about cork is that the harvesting process is “carbon-negative” because cork trees aren’t cut down to harvest the cork used in the insulation.