Insulating a metal garage

mamato3 · #1 07/10/10, 09:25 AM

Ive got my rabbits in a enclosed metal carport garage and i remember it got hot in there last yr this yr i plan on insulating so whats the best type to use? I know in the winter it almost rains in there with the freeze and thaws. So to be sure i need something that will stick to metal and not mold with a decent price tag. What do you guys think? I went to a hardware store and the guy in that department was clueless as to what to use lol.

Qhorseman · #2 07/10/10, 12:02 PM

Try one of the pole barn supplier's. They have a 4' wide roll insulation they use building pole barns. Not sure what the stuff costs.

Danaus29 · #3 07/10/10, 02:02 PM

I wonder if styrofoam sheets would work. They are a bit pricey but you could probably stick them to the metal using adhesive caulk. No mold problems.

grumpy · #4 07/11/10, 06:48 AM

contact a "spray-foam" insulation specialist and get a "quote" on what they would charge to do the building. i don't know if you could apply it if the rabbits are already in the building. but the stuff works exceptionally well. (and it will STICK to the metal)

grumpy.

mamato3 · #5 07/11/10, 07:52 AM

Thanks for the ideas i did call a hardware store and he told me to do the spray on stuff. He was also telling me great stuff is the same stuff. I wounder if i could spray that up then mush a piece of cardboard up there. Hmm This away i could do it pay check to paycheck

jil101ca · #6 07/11/10, 08:45 AM

I think doing it by one can at a time would not only be very very messy but expensive as well. The spray foam companies have a big spayer and make way less mess. They are meant for large areas.

If having company come in is not an option then i would go styrafoam, if cut properly it will fit snug between beam/rafters (no glueing needed) and you just tape the seams.

Bearfootfarm · #7 07/11/10, 12:13 PM

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a piece of cardboard

I wouldn't do that. Cardboard won't hold up over time.
Get a professional estimate for the spray on foam

mamato3 · #8 07/11/10, 01:19 PM

Ok i looked up the Styrofoam sheets they are expensive but if they will get the job done right thats all that matters. I think the spray on will be to much and im sure ill have to move my rabbits but i will call Monday and find out to be sure. It will be August before i will have extra cash do to the lovely extra high electric bill and the internet bill. Then i got to start buying school supply's. Hope all the does are bred because they need to pay there way at the moment if they want a cooler barn.