How to: Exterior Insulation & Cedar Siding

Today we cover exterior insulation and begin to install the cedar siding for the backside of the shipping container home. We have a lot of new and creative builds coming soon, including a big house using 6 containers!
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[@qizz3457]

Please can you do a video showing how you install the backing stud? That is the part that always puzzles me because I want to know how to install it without penetrating the container wall. Thank you😊

[@victorbullock5163]

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[@RyanBlockb5]

Great Video I found you through Balinda Carr's video

[@MansInhumanity2Man]

How did you attach the 2x4 studs to the shipping container metal?

[@bigmountainlittlehunter]

Hmmm...no answer

[@PhiTonics]

Probably from the inside with self tapping screws, glue on the 2x4 to place it, I have a tiny house done that way.

[@kelleytillapaugh8609]

You can see the screws on the outside of the lumber. They're just screwed on.

[@mcvigs4186]

He goes through it in depth in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLYeXSojrpnqZI

[@stediasse]

bit late I know, but the answer is in another video. They used a loctite glue, like liquid nails, and then a couple of screws to hold them whilst the glue set.

[@rhoanbrown5126]

That was very informative

[@stephendonne737]

You said not to use batts on the inside of the container What is the reason doe this please? (asking for a friend who is using wool batts plus reflective insulation sheeting then gyprock as finish. In West Australia Moderate climate)

[@TRu44-560]

Like your videos, new sub

[@taco6404]

Can this be done on a steel master building with an A frame roof ?

[@joshabbey2582]

This was a great video! I'm building my first container home in the Colorado Rockies this summer. Question, I see you nailed your 2x4 sub framing through the container wall. I've heard that it's better to weld angles to attach the wood subframing to so you don't compromise the metal envelope and keep water out. Do you have any issues with water leakage by nailing the wood directly to the container as you did?

[@d.l.r.8067]

I thought you are supposed to have an air gap between insulation and siding so that when water gets behind the siding it can dry?

[@RickVonSloneker]

This is a good thought. I think ideally you would have a rainscreen if you adopted this exterior insulation approach.

[@PDZ1122]

So, take a shipping container. Frame and build a house on the inside. Frame and build a house on the outside. Almost pointless having the container .

[@sallystearns5911]

Do you think using spray foam on the inside of the sheet would provide more insulation?

[@tanneragren725]

If I'm insulating the exterior of the container, do I need to insulate the interior as well? Or is it a preference thing, one or the other?

[@wandaprock1015]

Hey pretty cool , and I'm not even a builder 😂 just a girl watching u tube , hopefully you do more videos like this 👍

[@yrenecedeno2177]

I need you to come up here to Charlotte, NC and build me a house with containers!.... pleasssseeeeeee!!!!!!!🙏🏼🥰🤗😔

[@jamiehusgen4631]

4TO1 PROJECTINITIATIVE DOES GREAT WORK

[@phillnavin1212]

Nice video. Did u attach the sub structure by screwing through the container wall, if so is there an issue with water getting thru the screw hole? Cheers

[@josephdunniece7469]

Hi Phil. Did you get a answer for this question?

[@ShazBookOwl]

Had the same question to ask... see you didn't get an answer... Check out this video - it will explains it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLYeXSojrpnqZI Cheers

[@sam5687]

The siding would stop the water?

[@ruizhou9612]

My shipping containers will get a paint redo that says FJB or Let's Go Brandon

[@wyattavtech]

There are 3 issues you should consider about this approach. 1. The home depot vendor says plainly not to apply cedar planks on top of plastic or foam products. They spec tar paper or construction paper. You have no warranty on the cedar lap siding. you're gonna get black mold in between the siding and the foam. 2. R-Tech products usually have 1 side with an aluminum finish which provides a radiant barrier that should be facing the exterior. You won't achieve your R-value installing it with the white side out. Additionally the seams should be taped with aluminum duct tape which completes a vapor barrier; radiant barrier and thermal transmission barrier. 3. if you run 1 x 2 furring strips (3/4" thick) on the outside of the foam board you will almost double the r-value by creating a thermal break it will allow the cedar lap to dry due to the passive ventilation. This works with almost any siding it is acceptable to apply western red cedar directly to wood.

[@marks9197]

Duuude!! You know your stuff! Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

[@wyattavtech]

@@marks9197 search on KZbin "Matt risinger" or "building science corporation" , they know their stuff

[@wyattavtech]

This is pretty complicated stuff but you can inform yourself well by searching on KZbin "Matt risinger" or "building science corporation" , they know their stuff. Curiosity is power.

[@whydotufaqoff]

Thanks for that...Makes complete sense...

[@Archerfish.Helmsman]

Thank you for sharing your expertise :-) . How did you attach the wood pieces to the metal skin of the container?

[@TARWCreations]

I’m planning on building a luxury container home for myself.... ....THANK GOD I found your channel!! Everything I need right here 👌🏼👌🏼

[@smokendt]

What did you use to fasten the sub boards to the container?

[@alleyalvarez4200]

Just got my container an hour ago! I'm so excited! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!

[@leeharris8681]

Any issues with condensation on the exterior between metal and insulation?

[@DaveyRaaijmakers]

Big question, i am nieuw in building shipping. Why can i not use rock or glass wool in shipping???? Please can you give me a anser????

[@saborguerito]

Seriously, why would he say don't use batt insulation and then not say why that's annoying

[@james-r]

1:12 surely the ‘exterior walls’ means the interior OF an exterior wall? Not literally on the outside of an exterior wall.

[@gfy2979]

Super bodge it build lol

[@marcoloretto1185]

Great call on the yeti mugs. I was thinking the same thing! How do they insulate so well and why can’t I do that with a shipping container in someway. Can you expand on the system that you develop that you found highly effective?

[@jlr3636]

How do you seal the bottom edge of the insulation panel? Mice and critters can eat through. Can you attach a strip of 90dsg angle sheet metal first, then run a bead of caulking and sit your insulation board on it.

[@RickVonSloneker]

Good point about pests. Ideally you would weld angle iron to the bottom to collect the insulation.

[@rickfromvirginia]

Great job explaining the insulation Blake! Hopefully I will be able to understand the work required to build a container home! Your channel is great at explaining it! Thanks for sharing!

[@markolddiver6870]

Shouldn’t the shiny side face the heat or cold sorce ..........ie the sun?

[@joejoejoejoejoejoej]

A big question !!! Your insulation is bridging over the recesses in the corrugated external skin.....!!! So cold air will run through these gaps!!

[@jonnievonangel1]

joejoejoejoejoejoej right!!! That’s what I was gunna say before I saw your comment lol you beat me to it haha lol

[@N8TheSnake]

What is cold air in FL? Asking for a friend. Lol

[@thomasnorthcastle4130]

I’ve been a contractor for 25 years and I would love to build container homes. It’s past time for a new gig!!!

[@ze_german2921]

close cell foam can be used inside as well outside. It was first invented for sealing commercial roofs like Airports, so great for outside

[@integr8er66]

If you are going to build a wall inside and build a wall outside and side it and drywall it why the HELL don't you just build a building the old fashioned way? Its cheaper and better

[@patriciagantz377]

So you drove to the lumber yard and bought ONE insulation board or did I miss something ?

[@GeneralHowToTutorials]

I think technically he drove to Lowe's and bought one insulation board.

[@Helloverlord]

You end up beating yourself doing too much talking. Corrugated steel has voids under that insulation board mounted as you did so air will flow and continue to effect the overall R-value as you mentioned while at home depot. Remedy would be to apply a lines of PU foam (like great stuff) and form squares at the board then mount it to the steel. That square spaces will trap the air and seal the steel-to-insulation gap and cut the draft...

[@sonjajohn-14]

So, I get why you would not want to insulate with batt but, if you are insulating the exterior plus using cladding .... Would that not eliminate condensation issues?????..?

[@ericjohnson8586]

What's the point.. Of a container home that's supposed to by cheaper when you add all this BS it's like none is your know what you'd doing kinda rediculous guys:)

[@ele4853]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I noticed you have lift the container and have some blocks under the corner. How did you do that?

[@smattext]

you say your an educational channel but you refuse to answer anybody on how you secured the 2 x 2 studs to the outside of the container if you cant be totally transparent WTF! is the use of this channel! and the main reason i will not subscribe! I'm looking for complete answers not half assed ones!!

[@urbantraveler3639]

Dude, every time I watch one of your videos, I am encouraged more and more to carry out my plan to build a luxury container home. Thank you for posting.

[@tztz1949]

Did u only get 1sheet of insulation at HD? Also what insulates the void behind the insulation? Nothing? Please don't think this guy knows what he's doing. So verbal but so newbie.

[@edsmith4414]

Hmmmm.....So I stud the inside so I can put up some kind of finish, then I build a roof over it, then I side the outside. Tell me again WHY I HAVE THE FOOL CONTAINER IN THERE AT ALL ?

[@reddye2331]

Never trust a guy with coffee cozy in hand at hardware store. And tht is ur daily tip brought to u by the guy tht does not drink coffee and doesn’t punch holes through a solid vessel.

[@stubryant6673]

What would you do different with the insulation if you were building somewhere North such as Idaho or Montana?

[@clarkmillis1929]

Either missed it, but what about the gaps behind the insulation? For air flow? Thanks.

[@wirapermanasugiarta8460]

How do you install the wooden frame on container wall, it is posible just using super glue or do you need screw, or may be you have to welding a braket

[@Charliemmafan]

I like the idea of putting siding on a shipping container house and wood looks nice but I would rather put something else that wouldn't potentially catch on fire and burn so easily myself.

[@gary24752]

James Hardie board doesn't burn.

[@saborguerito]

Dude it's a little messed up that you mentioned that using the batt insulation is a bad idea and then not proceeded to tell us why 🙄 and then the lumber your fixing it to is already attached with no mention of placement or hardware nails to use...

[@williamdowning1552]

Drivit system works best for your exterior 😎

[@coreenpiltingsrud6017]

Do you need to spray foam at the bottom of the insulation panels on the bottom row to prevent insects and moisture from getting to the 2 x 2?

[@hoperules8874]

Coreen Piltingsrud I painted mine w/kilz, then wrapped them in housewrap w/waterseal & in that case also added that reflective stuff as well.

[@hoperules8874]

edit: we ended up with a rather ridiculous R45(+), but dang was it ever comfy! (we also spray foam sealed any gaps that had to be siliconed, like where wires or pipes went through.

[@jimbomcgovern]

@@hoperules8874 n

[@jimscheltema670]

So I was thinking of using a 1/2 insulation board, then fiberglass, then 1/2 insulation board on top - sort of a pink sandwich. I planned on doing this on the INSIDE of the 2 x 4 framed walls in the interior, but you said NO NO NO to the fiberglass. What is the flaw on my design if the insulation board facing the shipping container wall is completely sealed by foam? Thank you for making these - I learn something in every video you make.

[@BittyVids]

Great video. But it’s leery or wary. Weary means tired. “Be weary of that” means to be tired of it.

[@stardust16]

Would it be ok to use spray foam before the insulation panels?

[@paul4972]

Why do you guys do this I'm looking for information I'm not looking for a humorous video

[@matthewgeorge7247]

Mr.georgesupercontainersuperthreecontainerokgunsmokecool😅😅😅😅😅

[@bigmountainlittlehunter]

Hmmm..no answer to all these questions...strange...couldnt take the time.?

[@josephgingery9693]

Why is bat insulation not good for shipping containers?

[@dagwood1327]

With steel need a complete thermal break. You can use batts after a thermal break. Big time sweating with batts only. Spray foam closed cell would be the best.

[@alantorrance6153]

Do you wish to run the risk of breathing glass fibre bits? Bad enough in an ordinary building. It is very dangerous stuff. I would never use it!

[@johnbeard3613]

Condensation, temperature changes, knocks the moisture in air, inside the insulation, out. Therefore your bat-insulation will probably get wet, and cause all kinds of trouble. All depends om where your vapor barrier is. KZbin 500 yr wall.

[@JasonVonHolmes]

You are extremely knowledgeable! I'm looking to learn more about making shipping container homes in my city New Orleans.

[@amarjeetkaur8381]

I am looking for a firm which can calculate the heat savings after the insulation.

[@jonnievonangel1]

The inso fast system is the ideal way you should do this

[@ppentertainment2351]

What about the roof? Can you please make a video on that?

[@bardia8225]

pls tell me what is the material of this insulator? is it polyurethane or glass fiber?

[@Dbeststuff]

Very good information, not over explained or drawn out. Very informative!

[@maryannhock378]

I wish i.can do it myself haha i want to have conatinerhouse in philippines

[@auroragarcia2891]

Your the only channel with great honest real facts! Thank you!!!

[@johnwolf1475]

And how did u get the studs attached..always half the story

[@blbreptiles4126]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLYeXSojrpnqZI

[@jamestorres3262]

How are those two by fours connected to your shipping container

[@elimilecescobar7679]

A question, I need get a permit from the city here in CA to build a container home?

[@johntaglia9378]

I was a builder in CT. When we put cedar siding on we just cut a spacer board & tacked a piece on the lower end of it to maintain a 5" or whatever reveal we wanted. Hold the reveal board on the bottom of the first coarse to maintain the same distance between our coarse. Do you ever use Tyvek on your projects in Fla.? I'm living in AZ now, need a lot of R value. Great video, thanks.

[@ContainingLuxury]

John Taglia thanks for the info! We don’t really have wood framed houses all metal or concrete so tyvek is uncommon but up in Minnesota we used it a lot. Spacer board would for sure help!

[@N8TheSnake]

Wood construction is highly vulnerable to termites and rot in Florida. In addition to that, concrete block structure is vastly more resilient against hurricanes.

[@atomique3656]

did you ever have a mold problem due to condensation on the metal ?

[@xxmyspac]

how do you attatch whe wood to the container? screws?

[@aaronhussey1635]

How did you affix those wooden slats?

[@alantorrance6153]

Why is the foam layer not continuing to the actual corner to insulate the corner post (heat transfer in and out occurs there also)? Ditto the cedar board - isn't that needed to the corner also?

[@ContainingLuxury]

Alan Torrance it’s a huge steel post and ours is sitting in the shade due to the roof so it doesn’t get hot, the stay cool product we sprayed on the container earlier literally keeps the siding cool so we were just showing the basics of how to fasten the insulation. On ours we actually are not going to install insulation under the siding at all but depending on a lot of factors you may or may not need to insulate that post on the exterior if you didn’t on the interior

[@amlecciones]

How does the finish product look?

[@alanakatelyn9362]

Hi, just wondering why using bat insulation is a bad thing in shipping container homes? Thanks! Love watching your videos

[@cesarvides9729]

I don't know the building science behind it, but from other sources, I hear it's because of condensation and mold.

[@alanakatelyn9362]

Cesar Vides thanks!

[@gabrielbellorin6836]

How do you flush the exterior corners any idea?

[@jonnievonangel1]

Not to tell you how to do your job but why wouldn’t you cut long strips FIRST and mount those in the recesses,Then mount the 4/8 sections on top????? Seems a complete waste of time skipping that step in a perfect world?????????????????????????? I mean considering how much your company charges for a repurposed shipping container house , I personally would want more than smoke and mirrors bro. Just a thought.....

[@jimandali0]

Loving your video’s. Looking at making a container home in UK. What type of welding is best for structure and window frames. Can’t find this info anywhere.

[@GeneralHowToTutorials]

Would this have a problem with moisture from just general humid environments like south Louisiana or Florida? I am no carpenter or contractor but it seems like moisture would be able to get past the wood paneling and eventually ruin the insulation.

[@amarjeetkaur8381]

I am living in Switzerland.

[@PATOUH2]

What about air & vapor barriers ???

[@MJ.401]

Might have to fill gaps with foam to stop condensation and mold.

[@MJ.401]

I meant the gaps between the actual container and Insulation sheet

[@donnarulli5730]

What thickness did you use 🤔

[@billyflanagan9657]

I live in florida what is the best choice to insullate my 8×10 metal shed?Should I install it on the inside or outside?Thanks

[@specialized29er86]

been thinking the same, why waste internal space insulating when on the outside we can go crazy

[@gloriousrunningpotato]

the looks obviously

[@perpetualmotion8090]

How can I insulate my container home if I want to maintain the look of the container both outside and inside. Your advice is very much needed and appreciated!

[@sntruck]

Put it in a covered building

[@DarinMarquardt]

Thinking of building a 40’ x 30’ garage with a couple containers, but still want a that conventional stucco look. Would the containers be over kill and will I lose a lot of structure integrity when cutting out the garage door openings in the container.

[@kimberlyrotton9580]

So in FLA why so much external insulation above ground? Was for R? Still looking for underground ideas...saw cellar and bunker :)

[@SpankinHands]

I know the reason not to use BATTING is because of condensation, which will make it wet and moldy. Now... HOW did you affix the uprights on the exterior -- are they glued?

[@platvava]

Muy bien. Gracias.

[@nosaj03]

You can get gecko gauges locally in Florida. Im sure the Lowes off Indian Town road has them

[@jdubsvr6]

I don't understand the need to completely cover the shipping container exterior. You would have been better off framing the structure traditionally. Unless you are required to have outboard C.I. it was a waste. You already showed C.I. boards on the interior, in addition to cavity insulation.

[@Geneattenborough]

Hi there are those cement blocks that you have the container on? I’m looking at a build in Collier county. Would this be permissible?

[@aarontcdtrinity]

Hi guys thanks for all your help. Very informative and detailed. I would have to adjust for where I live with the materials we have available but still good stuff. Would love to work with you guys sometime. I know that I would not only learn alot but I could also be a great asset

[@italybyrds1]

Love your details and the way you break them down.

[@immersivesoundscape777]

Great info. One question and I think you may have answered it already. Will InSoFast interior insulation cause condensation as it still has pockets of air between the foam and container wall.

[@jasonmitchell432]

Very, very helpful! Where does the weatherproofing/Tyvek come in?

[@reneotter]

These R-values are different from Europe R-values it seems where average 4 cm insulation is a R 1. And shown in video amount of insulation looks like a joke, you need at least 10 cm R 2.5 to have any real insulation. And the material shown is probably very flamable.

[@tysinclair13]

In North America, the R value is an imperial value. The R value to RSI value conversion is roughly 5.67.

[@Fabyou2]

I enjoy watching your videos. Live in Florida. Would like to build in my backyard for my children. Would you build for me.

[@eduardoverdasco3376]

Can you do the same thing with the R-Tech insulation then add layer concrete to an exterior CB home?