SUPER Insulating Our Shipping Container (R32!)

Spray foam was something that Lou and I were completely against when we started this build. It was toxic, hard to install, and intimidating, and felt like if we just went with what we knew with hemp wool insulation we could guarantee a safe space to live in.... well sometimes it's essential to keep an open mind and allow your plans to evolve as you learn more information.
After talking with a friend up here who has built a bunch of shipping containers, we realized that spray foam was the best bet for managing the moisture issue in the containers. But then the issue arises: how do we install it on top of a mountain with a road that no professional is willing to come up with?
That's when Lou had to commit to learning ANOTHER new skill. 100s of hours of research later and the day finally came for him to go for it. Like everything else we do, it was a learning process, but I am in awe of how professional the final result turned out!!! Now this man can be a carpenter, a welder, a roofer, a chimney installer, a dog trainer, a tractor driver, and also a spray foamer :)
thank you so much for watching this video. we are grateful for each and every one of you in this community. it feels so special to build alongside your energy and support and I hope your year is off to the most creative start!!!
sending all our love,
Dana (Lou, Max, and Freja)
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[@Rene_Voortwist]

I’m really impressed by your optimism. No matter what happens, you always seem to be able to turn it into something positive. That very inspirational and probably the only way to do what you two are doing for years. Thanks for showing us that! ❤️

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you, Rene, you don't know how much that means to read ❤

[@1truthseeking8]

​@@WildWeRoamcan you comment on WHY you didn't simply add more spray foam and cut it flush? Instead of doing the Rockwool insulation...?

[@katealber]

Wow, I got a little emotional watching the shots of the finished room with Lou saying that he had a clear vision of what he wanted it to look like, and accomplished that. It's just so beautiful and so special. I'm inspired to take on more projects that challenge me because of the work that Lou (and Dana!) is doing. Congratulations!

[@WildWeRoam]

Kate, thank you SO much for this comment ❤ we are so happy and humbled we can inspire you to tackle more creative projects!! can't tell you how much that fills my heart to read!! We wish you all the very bet with them!!

[@Jojo12336]

Despite the definite stress that comes with building things, both Dana and Lou are always focusing on the positive and I wish I could do that. Amazing job you guys!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you, Jordan ❤ Sending you all the best with any creative projects you may be working on (especially during the tricky parts!!) xx

[@THardy.]

Lou, you do such beautiful work. And you were so cute when you examined the spray foam and found it to be done perfectly. Well done!

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw that is so kind of you to say, T Hardy, i will definitely be sharing your comment with him later!! big hugs from all of us ❤

[@rebenaq4506]

That bedroom is looking so homely and put together. What a difference it makes when all the sideboards are installed. Your home is really coming together . Sending blessings ❤

[@WildWeRoam]

It really is amazing how much a difference it makes!! Thank you so much for being happy along with us ❤ Hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday, Rebena!

[@hayymayyg2311]

I will forever love watching Lou and Dana create this amazing world around them. I always wear my grit rock necklace I ordered. The creative juices never run dry on this channel. I applaud the positivity no matter what.. ❤

[@Maryam-mz7jo]

It is so lovely to see Lou so pleased with his own work it gives me so much joy Great job Lou!

[@oda_margrethe]

It looks so good! Job well done 😊 And loved to see the transitions at 1:40 and your happy reactions!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you for celebrating with us, Oda!! And glad you like the transitions, they are so fun to edit but its always funny to know how much time that was cut, haha! ❤

[@Lpool-mx6rl]

You guys will get bored and move into like a canal boat or a igloo next week 🤣

[@CallMeLexis]

this series is really reminding me of the van build all over! love tuning in to see what updates have started/completed and also its just really nice to witness your amazing storytelling

[@pattyr6446]

Hallelujah!!!! So relieved it is done and so very proud of you for finishing it in the winter. You are a true Renaissance Man!!!!!

[@danielixrockz]

Truly wish I could like this video a million times! And while I’m at it, I’d like the description a million times too! What a spectacular endeavor, hats off to you Lou! Thank you for continuing to share this journey with us, it’s an honor to watch this all come together. Sending lots of love to you all ♥️

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw!! Thank you so much, I am smiling ear to ear reading your comment, will definitely be sharing with Lou later :) Thank you so much for the encouragement and sending love, sending plenty right back!! ❤

[@missprettyonabudget]

This first container is turning so well ya'll!!! We are so grateful to see all the process and hard work you have been putting in to this! Lou thank you for the motivation, and for making us keep going no matter what! Sending big hugs to all from Bulgaria! Love, Nat,Stan and the cats!!!

[@WildWeRoam]

Nat, Stan and the cats!!! Such big hugs to you all ❤

[@marycharlebois6627]

I read the description… twice! I totally get you!! My partner and I live in the wilderness of northern 🇨🇦 on a gravel road in the middle of nowhere. Maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but professionals are usually not willing to travel off the beaten path which means we have become DIY-ers!!. This has its obvious disadvantages, but like you have shown in all your recent videos, it presents us with a huge opportunity for learning and skill building. When I bought my house I did not know a stud from a joist, nor did I know much about water, heating, ventilation, insulation, and other key things such as clearing snow off roofs, plugging in the heat tape in the pump-house, draft-proofing, wood cutting, wood-fired outdoor boiler maintenance, etc. It is amazing how much one can learn and do when they apply themselves to the task at hand… of course, the internet and knowledgable and experienced friends can be hugely beneficial!! I am loving your videos!! Seeing all this awesome progress must feel incredibly empowering for you. I know the feeling!! Thanks for sharing… let’s hope winter is on its way out!! Ⓜary💕🌲

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeeeess totally resonate with everything you wrote!! It's tough with all the DIY but the knowledge and experience and joy of learning is a nice pay off for the extra effort and time :) It's really inspiring to read your messages with all the knowledge and advice you have collected!! Thanks so much for following along and being so encouraging ❤ Big hugs to you up north!!

[@marielacristina762]

Greatings from the other side of the world from Buenos Aires Argentina

[@JKMA818]

You all are truly blessed and we your KZbin friends and supporter's we definitely care about you all 3

[@sharonoldham4374]

Oh, WOW ! Lou, what a fantastic job! Can't wait to see it furnished.

[@laurettadelmar2781]

It looks amazing!! I’m enjoying this so much. Honestly the joy that comes over me when I see you’ve uploaded again. Such a good job as always. Cannot wait to see the next project

[@WildWeRoam]

Lauretta!! That is truly so special--it means so much that feel joy when you see we have uploaded ❤ That is honestly so motivating to read. Thanks :) Hope you are having a beautiful week so far!!

[@kathleneda2514]

The positions of the windows are perfect for the scenery and especially the light. Installing the insulation by far should keep the bedroom warm and comfortable year round. Great ideas to behold.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you!! We are so happy with how it is turning out, too :) Thank you for the kind words!! ❤

[@jamieoutdoors]

Loved watching the walls go on. It looks beautiful! Lou you are an absolute champ

[@earthangel8730]

Way to get 'er done Lou! 👉💪🏼👈

[@alissa-kyracarreon4299]

A Monday upload?! Love to see it!

[@itsjubilee2012]

Congratulations! The bedroom looks amazing. You did such a good job. Love watching your progress as you build another beautiful home. Blessings!

[@bugbuddy1771]

I love how you're not afraid of anything

[@susan_brehm_art]

The dream is appearing before our very eyes. Thank you so much for sharing!! 😍😍😍

[@CruisingAlba]

You did amazing! Absolutely love the look of it!

[@Anthony-pr1cy]

Great work Lou! Super impressed with every building update!

[@frejacornelia5804]

Doin good Lou!! So proud and impressed by what you're creating!

[@MrsOlga2012]

Awesome to see the evolution week by week! Congrats on all your hard work, it's super inspiring!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you for the words of encouragement, Olga ❤ Hope you are having a really nice Tuesday!!

[@fuyu3342]

I enjoyed seeing you so happy. You have a beautiful family. Your wife reminds me so much of my daughter. I miss her greatly. I think I’ve commented that on a previous video of yours. God bless you and your family always!!

[@wyntersynergyundignified]

I love the pure joy on Lou’s face!

[@anniecrawford5911]

Congratulations on the success of your hard work. I love that you imagine, research, research, educate yourself, brainstorm, focus, educate, and constantly learn from your mistakes. That you imagined the space and create it is so thrilling. Love your smiling excitement at your accomplishments. Celebrate. This is your legacy home. I continue to pray for your success. What a truly wonderful gift for your family. Best wishes. 💐

[@summergrace5102]

Finished my 10th over with my dad! Thank you. I miss all three of you guys! And as always, Dana runs the show;)

[@vswild7005]

ohhh my, I cant wait to see a bed and some rugs or pillows or whatever your plan is to make it cozy in there. That is some serious insulation!! I like how you’re using the spray foam for its efficiency, and then still put a layer of natural materials between yourself and the chemicals. Fantastic idea, I might do the same thing if I ever manage to build a cabin ❤❤

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeeesss so excited for that part too!! Thank you so much for the kind words and sharing your excitement, it put such a big smile on my face to read!! Big hugs from all of us ❤

[@lindy4297]

The videography is amazing. And I love your self belief and positivity. I need more of that! Hope the fam is well.

[@Bluebluepoodle]

Great job Lou. 👏👏👏😊

[@bodhi821345]

CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THIS AT THE END!

[@bloomweaver]

It looks SO beautiful and you know its solid as a rock lol Well done!

[@jc142]

Wow! Amazing! So pleased for you x

[@thriftmonster1248]

Well done, Lou! Looks incredible. That birch ply is 🤌

[@WildWeRoam]

yes, so happy with how the birch turned out :) Thank you for the kind words, Thrift Monster (also-- love your handle name, ha!) ❤

[@knkimbler]

Will you do periodic breakdowns of how much the shipping containers cost to build? I am thinking about building something similar and would love to know the cost (and the amount of time) spent on each aspect. Thanks so much for. Putting out this content. I love seeing you both evolve, change and grow, from berlin, to vanlife, to sailing life, hawaii to homesteading. Its inspiring.

[@Peachlover345]

Wow the bedroom looks so zen

[@isafeld]

So cool to see the space come together. Also, what an awesome old stone fence!

[@AlainA-NL]

Very well done!

[@bekahsbigtinylife]

This is incredible! It’s like architectural digests videos 😮😍

[@tracypotter1571]

Great job Lou!! Love your enthusiasm!!

[@JP-NL]

The wooden inside looks absolutely gorgeous! What a dream to work and life in such a stunning place. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and dreams. One day I hope to build my own version of an off grid home.

[@valeriecarwithen9276]

Way to go!! So happy for your research & success! Your excitement is infectious!! 😊

[@saracrois7637]

Wow you guys, what a transformation 🎉

[@Shel731]

Yay it’s coming along great!!

[@shegally]

Beautiful space man!! Love the woodwork, especially at the wondows. Excellent !!!

[@reneelindemann5542]

Beautiful. Really great work.

[@panthony1525]

Thumbs up for the effort you guys put in, but personally if I was undertaking this type of project I would build something like a log cabin with a stone fireplace and an elevated bedroom area. I think overall that concept would be more in keeping with the surrounding area. Good job though on what you've achieved so far :)

[@mikeymad]

wow wow and wow. Incredible work.

[@LoveLife390]

It looks SO good!

[@sgrvtl7183]

Delighted for the progress!

[@helloemilymills]

What a beautiful space 🤩 your work ethic always inspires me

[@robinamybruce]

Hey This video looks much better edited!! Well done Lou! I see progress not only in the build but also in your editing!! amazing! Keep it up.. So great to see all the work your doing

[@genagx]

Looks amazing great job lou.

[@Michellehardyorg]

It's so beautiful. Great job!!!!

[@motionsick]

I love the fiendish laugh when you completed the job successfully. Well done.

[@lindseyschatz6182]

Really beautiful!! Great job!!😍♥️

[@harrytaylor6854]

Looks great well done guy's good video

[@bobbicatton]

Beautifully done👍😊

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Great job 🎉🎉🎉

[@estellaknox9285]

Great job looks fantastic

[@deborahashaw6044]

Awesome job!! Looks great!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SG-wi5wx]

i wish i could thumbs up this more! excellent work!!

[@julietyler4639]

Amazing! Job well done!

[@thethreeamigos6764]

Good luck your doing good job xx

[@tammyg679]

Its beautiful!

[@1on1nz]

Congratz!!

[@thatsouthafrican]

Red Oak, good choice.

[@Jasmine-fu7qr]

spray foam , followed by natural insulation sounds cozy.

[@T-Cat777]

Our Jøtul 602 has been a great little stove for our bus in NY.

[@natcicali8750]

My little dandy (5 and A HALF!) has been waiting so patient for her weekly video watching with me. Please try and explain to her why snow in upstate doesn’t fall from the sky but rather from the ground to the sky ❄️

[@WildWeRoam]

Ahaha this is sooooo cute! Thank you so much for sharing, that is beyond cute you watch together!! Big hugs to you both from all of us ❤

[@Ministf]

Incredible!!!!!

[@karenw8481]

It looks so warm. Well done, Lou. No wires for light?

[@MSB780]

👍 Awesomeness❣️😃

[@pgregory6357]

nice work!

[@chuckwolf8540]

No electric outlets in it? Or wiring for lights

[@arthurperrea3714]

For cooling check out poor man's air conditioning. I did it in my wood shop and it works really well . Well do my house this year. Regards Arthur

[@briancook7415]

I am building a container home also. Where did you get the spray foam material and sprayer from? Also jow much do you think it cost you to do a single container? Thanks

[@summergrace5102]

Lou, keep buying hempwool. Please 🙏 #StonersEatForFree!

[@Trackhawkdaily]

Love the video! Question… How did you insulate the floor?

[@kpbarbee]

Interior turned out nicely! How did you insulate the floor?

[@staceycohen7395]

You guys are amazing and so inspiring. Question. What did you put the hemp insulation on top of the spray foam? Why not just use one or the other?

[@dontaskwhat]

Good job guys! the frames and walls are very close nit. I have a question, after a year, did you notice any condensation or moisture between the wool and the metal surface?

[@bento.s.2230]

Great work, the final result looks amazing!! However I don't really understand why you use such wonderful natural material like hemp wool and wood and then put a big layer of chemicals on top of your before potentially recyclable steel container walls... Why not use steel,hemp wool, a thin layer of plastic foil to prevent the moist from going into the wool and then wood? Greets!

[@staff97]

i wish spray foam was available outside the US :(

[@malenejensen2995]

Maybe next time add a thin layer to cure and then apply the second layer to the desired thickness?

[@arthurperrea3714]

What foam thickness you end up with .how many kits did you use. And how long is container, thsnkyou

[@phaedrafouts2533]

Did you add any insulation to the floor, and if so how did you do it? I’ve heard of people putting sprayfoam under the concrete foundation or on the underside of the container. I’m not sure if it’s necessary.

[@lividmatter4862]

Nice job! Is there no need for a moisture barrier between the wood panels and the hemp insulation? Also, how does this result in an R value of 32?? That is preposterously high... Perhaps you meant an R value of 3.2?

[@TheLjamal]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@mathildaflower2388]

What if you put in big windowsl doors would it insulate that well?

[@delclark6256]

Did you check that the sprey foam used was not flamable, as some are highly flamable, and a re banned here in the UK. Insurance Co's refuse to cover a property if it has the highly flamable spray foam,

[@kathysultzbaugh3858]

So many things that are not healthy are banned in other countries, but America is like oh it's o k if our people are poisoned 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Nae641]

I wish you would film something else than only the build, before we saw Dana very often doing like creative projects or I would really enjoy watching you guys spending quality time together. Basically there isn’t any insights in your life anymore. Of course we see the baby shortly but in the end it is a one man show!

[@plumcreekantiques7191]

We are doing a container build as well. Can I ask what brand spray foam ? All we find is the kits for cracks….

[@jasonb5740]

One piece of information I cannot find is how many 600 board feet kits did you use . I’m assuming that was the foam kit size. I’d like to do a 40 footer and estimating two kits for a one inch layer.