fraser
Established Member
Hi,
I have just built a 12 x 8 shed on a concrete base in the garden and the next step is to insulate it. Hopefully next weekend! The walls of the shed are 22mm loglap, so a bit heftier than your average shed off the shelf I suppose. The shed is close to the fence between myself and the neighbour, so I have to consider sound as well as heat insulation. It will be used for furniture making, so it needs to be kept dry and at as close to a constant temperature as I can manage. There will be small machines such as a planer/thicknesser, table and band saw, etc nothing too heavy, but these tend to be the noisiest in my experience! I wondered if anyone would be able to help me with the insulation options, I have had a good look on the internet but looking for those who have actually used the products.
My first thoughts were to use 50mm Rockwool sound insulation then cover with 6/9mm birch faced ply. This is still a possibility however at £15 a sheet of ply the cost starts to rack up. My preference obviously is not to spend a small fortune but will consider all options. Could anyone recommend anything or give me some tips?
Also, should I insulate the floor? Is this necessary?
Any help would be great!
I have just built a 12 x 8 shed on a concrete base in the garden and the next step is to insulate it. Hopefully next weekend! The walls of the shed are 22mm loglap, so a bit heftier than your average shed off the shelf I suppose. The shed is close to the fence between myself and the neighbour, so I have to consider sound as well as heat insulation. It will be used for furniture making, so it needs to be kept dry and at as close to a constant temperature as I can manage. There will be small machines such as a planer/thicknesser, table and band saw, etc nothing too heavy, but these tend to be the noisiest in my experience! I wondered if anyone would be able to help me with the insulation options, I have had a good look on the internet but looking for those who have actually used the products.
My first thoughts were to use 50mm Rockwool sound insulation then cover with 6/9mm birch faced ply. This is still a possibility however at £15 a sheet of ply the cost starts to rack up. My preference obviously is not to spend a small fortune but will consider all options. Could anyone recommend anything or give me some tips?
Also, should I insulate the floor? Is this necessary?
Any help would be great!