If you are one of those who live in a warrn climate then
more often than not you may find your container home getting very hot. If you
are wondering How Do I Keep My Container Home Cool? Then we have some of the
effective ways. Well you can always install an air conditioning, but if you
want a cheaper option then here are some of the tips which you can use to cool
down your container home. Some of the steps might require a bit hard work where
as other are something which can be very easily applied.
Foam Installation
Foam can be very effective insulation for just about
anything. If you have the budget then using the spray foam insulation can make
sure that you can get a seamless vapor barrier of insulation. Foam can also
prevent you container from getting corrosion or mold. The best thing about
spray foam is that it's very flexible which means that every gap can be covered
by it Spray foam is also one of the quickest ways to get insulated.
There is only one problem with spray foam which is the
expense, it's probably one of the most expensive item in our list and fitting
it can also turn out to be a lot messier. If you are still going ahead then
selecting DOW Forth Pak 60 would be an ideal choice. This is a two part mixture
with every inch of the foam will provide you with the R rating of 7.5(R rating
is used to calculate the insulating factor of the material). If you are not
looking to buy a industrial foam then you can always opt for hand operated foam
like Dow Great Stuff. Whichever brand of foam you get, just make sure that it's
completely covered by polyurethane foam.
To get maximum insulation you can apply spray foam from both
the sides of your container. Foam can also be installed under the container to
make sure that there is no moisture lost. If you are one of those who want to
decorate you container externally then after installation of spray you can
color it and add to the looks.
Blankets
This is one of the cheapest option and DIY friendly
technique which can be used as a protection against heat. To successfully carry
out this technique you will require stud walls for placing the insulation, but
once you have the stud walls you need to make sure that all the gaps are filled
to ensure that you get the best possible results. As a insulator mineral is
probably the best thing that can be applied.
Blanket insulation is mostly made from the fiberglass which
is why you will have to handle them with extra care. Also for installation of
fiberglass insulation you will be required to take proper and use gloves, dusk
mask, safety glasses and protective closing)
If you want perfect insulation then spray foam is the
perfect alternative, but if costing is something which you are more concerned
about then blanket can a good alternative for you
Eco Friendly Alternatives
The prime reason for most to select container as a home is
to get a environmentally friendly alternative. For all of those who believe in
this the best option for getting your house insulated is using some of the eco
friendly alternatives.
Some of the most effective eco friendly alternative those
are available are using materials like, mud, cotton, wool or even applying a
living roof.
Cotton Insulation
Cotton is a type of blanket insulation and for this purpose
used cotton clothes are used Advantage with cotton is that it's natural, easily
renewable and can be grown very quickly. The obvious problem with cotton is
that it will require double the cost as required by fiberglass insulation.
Wool
Wool, just like cotton is also the blanket insulation. Here
cotton is replaced by wool which is considered as even better insulating
material. Cost is again something which should be considered before selecting
this medium.
Mud
Mud is one of the best cheapest, eco friendly alternatives
which can be applied to insulate your container. In ancient times, mud was used
to build entire houses. Mud can be an alternative which can be considered in
the hot and dry climates to keep the heat out from your containers. This is one
a very ancient methods which is widely followed in the northern part of India
where almost all the homes are cladded with mud.
The best part about shipping containers is that mud can be
applied on the roof very effectively. If you want to externally apply mud then
it's very essential that you use battens which will let the must stick to the
containers.
Living Roof
Getting a living roof may not be the direct replacement to
any other insulation, but can be extremely useful if applied with any other
method, especially during summers. This is not the method that can be applied
in the rainy seasons as all the mud might get washed out by rain. But during
summers the temperature is reduced by almost 8 percent.
Construction
This is probably one of the most effective ways to protect
your container from extreme temperature. Designing the container properly can
give you the much needed cooling from high temperatures. The best thing which
can be done to your house is apply sloping roof. Sloped roof are effective in
two ways: one it can provide the much needed inflow of air that can be very
effective in reducing the temperature. It will also allow the hot air to climb
up to the roof and then out of the container.
Another effective design which can help in reduction of
temperature is by using lots of windows on all the sides of the containers.
Windows on both the sides will ensure that there is constant flow of cool air
which will blow across the container taking most of the hot air out of it
By using above methods you can be assured to get the best insulation
for you container homes. They can keep you house cool and protect you from the
extreme heat.
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