Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
What insulation did you use for your shed, if you used any? Links etc would be useful :wave:
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Insulating the shed
- Thread starter Alison Marie
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RedFraggle
Warren Veteran
We used 25mm Kingspan http://www.diy.com/nav/build/insula...-L-2400-W-1200-T-25mm-12848795?skuId=13359501
yaretzi
Wise Old Thumper
We used space blanket, but I wouldn't recommend that or any other type of 'cotton wool' looking insulation that's in rolls. It was really rather hard to attach, even with a staplegun, and I've found it's pushed the outside boards out a bit. I'd definitely go for some of the polystyrene or other type of board insulation. 
Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
We used space blanket, but I wouldn't recommend that or any other type of 'cotton wool' looking insulation that's in rolls. It was really rather hard to attach, even with a staplegun, and I've found it's pushed the outside boards out a bit. I'd definitely go for some of the polystyrene or other type of board insulation.
Thanks! Did you find that the space blanket made a difference at all? We're just looking at different options ATM. On a tight budget
Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
catherine09
Mama Doe
I've literally just insulated my kennel, and I used polystyrene insulation boards from B and Q. They were £6 each for an 8ft by 4ft piece. I only ended up needing 5 for the whole kennel so it was good value really
Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
I've literally just insulated my kennel, and I used polystyrene insulation boards from B and Q. They were £6 each for an 8ft by 4ft piece. I only ended up needing 5 for the whole kennel so it was good value really
Did you need to put anything on top eg ply? Could be a good option...
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
We used the silver stuff that's like tin foil on one side and polystyrene on the other, its on like a wallpaper roll and its used for behind radiators to reflect heat. then we put loft flooring sheets over it but only two rows high which is about 5ft so the rabbits couldn't get to the insulation and we didn't have to start cutting the sheets into awkward angles to go round the shed.
This sort of shows what we did it was work in progress before painting the shed and attaching the aviay
This sort of shows what we did it was work in progress before painting the shed and attaching the aviay
yaretzi
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks! Did you find that the space blanket made a difference at all? We're just looking at different options ATM. On a tight budget
It definitely made a difference
We packed it very tightly and fully boarded over the sides and ceiling, it's definitely helped.
Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
It definitely made a difference
ooh thanks, the pics are definitely helpful
I'm going to drag OH to Wickes and B&Q today to have a look :lol:catherine09
Mama Doe
I've literally just insulated my kennel, and I used polystyrene insulation boards from B and Q. They were £6 each for an 8ft by 4ft piece. I only ended up needing 5 for the whole kennel so it was good value really
Oh yes with all insulation it needs boarding over too, that's the most expensive part
Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
We used this plastic damp proof sheeting stuff first:
Then the silver bubble wrap stuff:
Then boarded over:
Then the silver bubble wrap stuff:
Then boarded over:
Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
We used this plastic damp proof sheeting stuff first:
Then the silver bubble wrap stuff:
Then boarded over:
Thanks! Did you only insulate your roof then, rather than the walls?
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
We did the walls and the ceiling, except the one wall on the left that has the windows and cat flaps. The pens are attached to that wall too, so it would have been tricky insulating around them without leaving lots of edges that could be nibbled.
