Hello Forum!
I plan to insulate a garden shed with a basement (5x7m (16x23 ft))!
Currently, there is simple exterior wood tongue-and-groove boarding, a 13cm (5 inch) wooden frame, and interior tongue-and-groove boarding again.
My goal: to make it cooler in summer and warmer in winter— is this possible?
I intend to fill the cavity with about 10cm (4 inches) of insulation fleece and use a vapor retarder adhered on the inside.
Questions:
Thanks
Best regards,
wolf_2d
I plan to insulate a garden shed with a basement (5x7m (16x23 ft))!
Currently, there is simple exterior wood tongue-and-groove boarding, a 13cm (5 inch) wooden frame, and interior tongue-and-groove boarding again.
My goal: to make it cooler in summer and warmer in winter— is this possible?
I intend to fill the cavity with about 10cm (4 inches) of insulation fleece and use a vapor retarder adhered on the inside.
Questions:
- Which vapor retarder (sd value)?
- Which insulation material (mineral wool, rigid boards, etc.)?
- Or is this even worthwhile, considering I also have an air conditioning system installed that can cool in summer and heat in winter?
Thanks
Best regards,
wolf_2d
The Sd value of a vapor retarder hardly matters for mineral wool; what is important is that the cladding on the outside has a breather membrane and is ventilated from behind. Otherwise, moisture or even driving rain can enter the building component from the outside. Instead, it’s better to buy a warming drink of your choice for winter. For heat protection, thermal mass is needed as a buffer.