How to Insulate a Shed - Thrift Diving
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In the fall of 2021, I bought a 16'x26' pre-fabricated shed to use as a workshop and for office space. I decided to DIY as much of the interior finishing myself. It's been VERY slow-going, but it's been a fun experience, and educational as well! In this video, I'll show you how to insulate a shed using Rockwool insulation (which requires a vapor barrier), along with how to attach the vapor barrier. I also address how I added ventilation in my shed to prevent mold and mildew!
//WATCH THE ENTIRE SHED SERIES//
PART 1: Building a Concrete Pad
• Pouring a Concrete Pad...
PART 2: Building My She Shed!
• My Dream Backyard Shed...
PART 3: How Much Did My She Shed Cost? (And Other Q&A)
• How Much Did My She Sh...
PART 4: Installing a Smart Lock on the She Shed
• My First Project in th...
PART 5: Installing the Electrical Wiring in My She Shed (PART 1 of 2)
• Running My Own DIY She...
PART 6: Installing the Electrical Wiring in My She Shed (PART 2 of 2)
• My "She Shed" Has Elec...
PART 7: HELP! How Should I Insulate My Shed?
• HELP! Ventilation Prob...
PART 8: How to Insulate a Shed
• How to Insulate a Shed...
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I have a T50 I use when I staple canvas on the stretcher bars of my art. Glad I can use it for insulating my shed
@@rtaylor3350 Yes, it's a tool with many uses! If your shed is big, go for the PT50 pneumatic stapler with an air compressor. But the T50 works just as well!
I like watching a cute girl doing construction work, it's so darn sexy
The insulation and vapor barrier installation is very good. As a licensed contractor i can tell that you are very detailed with ensuring the thermal barrier protections are being installed with attention to detail and consistent with manufacturers recommendations. Also, glad to hear that you sub-out the drywall installation to mechanics who's skilled will match the level of finish you expect to have once completed. The project looks good and on schedule :-)
Wow, I appreciate this so much, Derrick!! I did my best to make sure it was done as accurately as possible! As I mentioned in the video, I probably over-stapled, but I'd much rather too many staples and tape than not enough. I appreciate knowing that I did it well! ❤️ Thank you!!
I just had a shed built and I’m doing the insulation and wall finishing next. I installed a ac unit but I’m confused on the ventilation? How do I ventilate with a AC unit without losing my cold air but getting airflow?
So much respect and admiration. You are a strong woman that gives the rest of us woman inspiration. I've been following you for a few years. Keep on doing all the things you do!
Aww, Donna, thank you so much!! That means a lot! ❤️❤️❤️
I've been watching alot of shed insulation videos as I get ready to tackle my project, and I have to say, you have by FAR done the best and most complete job. Very well done!
You're fun to watch! Just the tutorial I was looking for. I'm currently renovating a shed and you are making it look easy. Thank you! You go, Girl!!!💞
Hey Serena! You did an excellent job putting in the insulation! I was glad that you hired someone to do the drywall though, it gave you a chance to get a break! Stay safe, be Blessed and tfs. Much ❤️, Dorothy
Thank you for sharing that. What an outstanding job! Apart for your meticulous work, which is a pleasure to see (as it’s a rare thing), I also loved your commentary. You are a natural communicator. I’ve no doubt you are every proud of such great work.
You are doing a fabulous job, Serena!
Can’t wait to see your next video.
You are a dynamo, Lady!! A project like this would have entirely overwhelmed me. 🎈👌👵👌🎈
Hi Serena. Glad you're back and doing great 👍. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you, Mary!! I am SO glad to be back! I promise to figure out how to be more present. I'll have good wifi in the shed soon so I can do more LIVE videos so that I'm not gone for too long! ❤️
Good call on hiring out the drywall. Those guys are SO GOOD and FAST. Can't compete. Great video. Thank you!
Serena-I do not like installing insulation either. BUT, it is my job whenever my husband and I do a project and we seem to do a lot of projects requiring insulation! I think you did a very professional job of insulating and putting up the vapor barrier-very neat! Many of the jobs I do with my husband take longer than I think they should, BUT he is a perfectionist. If I ever get a chance to have a she-shed, I will have someone else construct it, with me doing as much as I can. You are trully AMAZING!!!!
Insulating shed will make it more enjoyable. I plan on doing the same to my garage.
Thank you for the video. 👍🙏👍
Inspiring content. 😁
I appreciate your confidence, you looked, overcame and adapted. Taking your 1st type of class to do it yourself already told yourself you could do all this.
Having your electrical instructor nearby 😁 also didn't hurt give him a high five. Goodwork.
Yessss, all those things! I am still so thankful for my electrician/instructor!
Serena, RESPECT Man!!! Very, very, very detail orientated. You have every single sq. inch of this shed buttoned up tight. You should be damn proud. Hoping all is well my friend, Dirty Jersey out!!!
You are ninja Rockstar!! Women are so good at problem solving and you DID THAT! I don't know the emoji for hands down and bow to you, but you get those !! 😃🤩 you are such an inspiration!! And I haven't finished watching so stay tuned to more comments 🤣🤣
Excellent. I've got a smaller shed from the same manufacturer and this is very helpful. Plus, very good narration and diction!
your subpanel solution was spot on!!
Awesome installation and it makes a difference temperature wise. I installed LED shop lights in my shed because it is used for storage and deep frying turkeys during the holidays. I used .25 inch thick sheets of plywood to cover the exposed insulation. Now all I need is a bigger shed..lol.
Good call on the plywood! I debated between drywall and plywood, for the benefit of organization and not needing to find studs for everything. For the LED lights, I can't wait to put mine in!! Mine are LEDs that can operate with an app and I can change the color of them! 😜
Great job. I insulted beneath an entire mobile home in the mountains of NC in January. One small opening to drag the insulation in piece by piece on the dirt. One of the days it snowed so keeping the insulation dry while trying to cut it was a big job. The stapler kept jamming. I never want to touch insulation again. At least I didn’t see any snakes!
I am really enjoying seeing the progress of the shed. Thanks for the videos.
Thank you, Beka! It's been a lot of fun, nerve-wracking, and a challenege, all at the same time! :)
I’m so PROUD OF YOU 👍 Watching you do this has been amazing! Keep up the great work
Thank you so much, Eva!!
You continue to amaze me. I'm eager to see how you finish off the interior.
Thanks, Donna! I better start doing some planning!!! I have no idea, but I know I want it to be PRETTY. I know that it will be a workshop but it will be office space, as well as recording space for some other things I want to do, like my power tools course. I also do some freelancing work for brands and I always find it hard to find bright space to record, so I would like it to serve as that, too! So many things I need from this shed. LOL. I think it's time to buy a house to renovate. LOL
Amazing work!!! Love your work! Loved the details on the insulation, I have been looking for a video on how to insulate my shed and they really don’t show how to ventilate your shed. My shed has a ridge line on the ceiling and lots of dirt comes in thru there so I was wondering how to go about insulating the ceiling. You did an amazing job by yourself! You have inspired me to get my junk out of my shed and make it into an amazing space, thank you so much for sharing your amazing work! Loved your video ❤️!
I’m new to the construction work I’m an apprentice literally a day old so watching this was very helpful wish u could make more videos
I'm so proud of you. I've been watching you off and on for years. And I know that there are things that you give up on and or put aside for a very long time, (and don't finish). But, you are going strong and steady to finish your She Shed. This is how I know that you are serious about this space for yourself. This video was so inspiring and so emotional for me; again because I know that you are so excited about this and so looking forward to this being completed.
You are so spiritually blessed and being smart and thinking outside the box and around the corner in doing these projects for the first time. Again I am so excited for you.
Awww, thank you, Honey! You are so right that there are projects that I give up on for one reason or another. But this shed is my baby right now and it's giving me the option to see and experience the whole process from start to finish, so it's been fun! I am so happy to hear that my excitement is spilling through to you via the screen! I swear I need to have a virtual shed-warming party once everything is done!! I'm serious. Do a "LIVE" and plan a fun event in the shed to break it in!
That would be so nice for others who are on their own journeys in life and in spirit.
I'm getting a prebuilt shed cabin in Ontario and was going to use mineral wool. Thanks for the tips regarding putting it in around electrical
You are my SHEro 🙋🏾♀️💕 I can't wait to see her finished 👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾
Awww...thank you, Brenda!! :) I can't wait to see her finished, too. I really need to start planning what I'm going to do on the inside. I really want "pretty workshop" vibes, but it has to be efficiently organized and hold only the essentials, and still be inviting and a place of relaxation and productivity. I need to figure out how that is going to look!
Excellent job on both your shed and your video! Top notch all the way around 😎👍
🤩, thnx again for showing us the process and congrats, you’re a hard worker! 👏
Looks absolutely incredible well done you! Sending love and light from the UK 🇬🇧 god bless you 🙏🏾 ✨ ❤
I'll be doing this shortly...appreciate you making this video
awesome job! especially tackling it alone!
Wow! You are a Go Getter!! Great Job! Well done,
on everything!!💪
Thanks so much, Annie!! What a looonnnngg project! lol
This is an awesome video. You did a great job by yourself. And showed me a lot of great tips. Thank you for taking the time to post this on TH-cam!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm excited for you. I know if it was me, I'd still be in the empty shed. Can't wait to see what comes next.
LOL, Darnia! I literally feel like this is going to take well into 2023!
thank you for posting this. my 10x20 tuff shed studio pro arrives end of week and i feel very intimidated by the sheer scope of what it takes it turn it into an office. your video and recommendations definitely helped me understand a few things. thanks again!
Glad I could help! It definitely isn't a quick process if you're doing it yourself. But it's also very rewarding when you do it yourself. :) Let me know if you have any questions as you tackle things!
Great Video. My shed is being delivered This Tuesday and it's the first day of fall. So I'm hoping to finish before it really gets cold
Thank you for posting your project. I need to insulate and sheetrock my shed next! Definitely going to try the Rock Wool. Great info and great advice!! Subscribed & Notified now ❤
YAY, glad to have you, Kate! You'll love the Rockwool. It comes so highly recommended by many talking about insulating. Just read the reviews and you'll see how much people love it! :) Good luck and I hope it goes well for you!
Wow, you are so good! I learned so much from this video and it's honestly such a joy to watch and follow along. Loved the ninja joke, about your little hoodie for the ceiling insulation install, lol! 🤣
That is great that is going to be a great places to do your thing with great ideals and Diy too
Yessss, Melvina! Finally a space to stretch out, paint furniture, do reupholstery projects, and woodworking. Can't wait!!
wow, super clean work! Very well thought out
I am just about to start preparing for insulation. I was told by my wall board contractor to install furring strips on my angled ceiling and flat ceiling. It would have made your installation of insulation much easier as well as support your wall board better.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks for the advice on your project ❤
So excited for you!
Really nice work. Thank you for sharing
Fantastic job Serena although Iam itching just watching lol hope your well you look fantastic best wishes Phil UK England 👍🙏🌹
Hi, Phil!! Great to see you here in the comments. 😁 Itching wasn't TOO bad.....but no matter what I did, I couldn't stop the itching under my chin, along my neck, when lifting the insulation into the ceiling. Lol. I was told baby powder works, but I didn't try it. Next time!!
Woa! Just discovered you today…how is that possible? lol. Great content. I need all these how to videos. I am converting my garage (which is like a shed because it was built in 1930 and is detached from my house) into my Puros and Music Workshop for my Cigar and woodworking video podcast. Brava to you!! Love your shed!
Wow, you're amazing. I'm waiting until it gets a little warmer so I can empty out my shed of things I had to store there before the 1st snow came.
Are you using your shed for a workshop, or just storage?
@Thrift Diving workshop, I have a square table with 3 chairs, fridge microwave combination, almost a 5ft coffee cart on wheels, then large boxes of framed art and some of
matted art. Then by the 2 double windows I have wood tiered shelves for plants when I start my veggies indoors
Yippee, she shed is rockin'. Can't wait to see it with drywall.
Thank you, Linda!! Wait until you see the drywall video! It's soooo nice! :)
Great job!! Thanks for sharing the tips and tricks!
Thank you, Kathleen!! :)
You’re a bad ass! Enjoyed the video and learned some good tricks! Thank you!
Wow looks like a nice little house
There is nothing you can't do...but I'm glad to see you hired the dry-wallers. Right on!
Yeaaah great job. Loving it Serena
Thank you!! I appreciate it!
Omg totally hear you! I take my time estimate, multiply by 2, then by 4 🤣. Every project. Every single one. Basement, kitchen, closet, pantry, camper... all of them. But, I'd rather take the time and get the result I want. Pantry almost cost a relationship but we recovered 🤦♀️. Thanks for your awesome posts and motivation Serena!
Haha, "almost cost a relationship." I can understand that!! I can't do any projects with my husband. He stayed away from the shed for that very reason. 😉 When you multiple by 4, is that usually enough time? I soooo misjudged how long this would take me!
@@ThriftDiving timing by 2 then by 4....and sometimes add an extra day!
You make me proud girl keep up the great work be safe God bless
That makes me happy, Dolores, thank you!! 🥰
This video is awesome I learned so much thank you for sharing 👍
Very nice work.
Although the drywall is easy to do on the walls, the ceiling and especially the skylights would have been a challenge. Good call having the professionals come in for the drywall and finishing, they have already gone through the learning curve process and you don't have to deal with all of that mess.
great work
Just got a shed. About to go through a bunch of your videos
Woohoo, congrats!! Good luck pulling your shed together!
I smiled the entire video. Im so proud of u🤗🤗That is quite a task ur tackling. If I had 10% of ur drive, I'd prolly finish one of the 20 projects I've started😁
Aww, thank you!! I think what holds me accountable, too, is knowing I have to come back to TH-cam to report out on how things turned out! 😂 It keeps me moving along when there are days when I feel like just bingeing on Netflix in my pajamas. Haha!
@@ThriftDiving 😂😂well if anyone deserves a Netflix break, its you🤗
Thank you!!!!! Exactly what I needed!
This was an amazing video ! I got a new shed and realized it's so hot !
OMG, yes!! My shed is HOOOOOT. I had a couple guys come and give me quotes for mini splits. I haven't received their quoted offers yet, but I'm ready to move forward. The skylights and windows definitely add to the heat inside. But I would much rather blast a mini split than to NOT have lots of windows and skylights! Hope you can cool yours down, too!
Fantastic video! Thank you!!!
Wow. Thank you. Great job
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Great job glad you decided to get drywall installers
Me too!! By the look of what they accomplished, it would have taken me 4 weeks and they knocked it out in 1.5 days! LOL. They'll be back in a few days to do the final sanding and then I can prime and paint! WOOHOO!
@@ThriftDiving you go girl
Excellent Job
I had the drywall installed professionally, and I decided on knockdown. One issue we have encountered is the shed inside is causing the mud to dry slow. I have a 12x20 shed with a residential door, two windows in the front and one in the back. Roof has a ridge vent. I installed the baffles(black) and drilled the holes in the wall before installing them and the insulation. I added three vents in the front, but haven’t done the back yet. I just saw your video on ventilation so I need to find ones with screens in them. I live in Northern Ga and the temp has dropped recently. I have condensation in all my windows a d a little confused why. They aren’t double pane windows, just the basic stock from Tuff Shed. I figured the condensation was the difference of inside/outside air si I got a oil filled heatwr and have the shed at a constant 70deg, but still have condensation. I am putting a Minisplit in Monday. Just worried a out the condensation issue. Have you seen this with your shed?
cool video, thanks so much for sharing! 😃
Outstanding!
Great job! I could only dream of doing this!
One day maybe you'll have a shed to do this! 😁 Otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance, either!
Great work!
Thanks, Jeanine!
On behalf of ALL women.. WOOHOO!! All the insulation is in!! I'm so proud of you and this courageous feet (hope I spelled that right lol) and you were climbing ladders fearless!! 😃 you go girl! 🔥
HAHA, it wasn't fearless on that ladder! I moved like a sloth on that ladder, for fear that something would slip out beneath me! LOL Thank you, Maria!!!!
You're welcome 😊
This video is great. I'm also converting a Tuff Shed and have recently installed Rockwool and I am extremely pleased with it. My life would have been a little easier if I found your video sooner. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Love your videos. Do you have a video about insulating the floor from underneath a portable building? I can’t seem to find any on TH-cam.
A team of tradesman couldnt have done a better job... looks so professional
Aww, thank you, Tony!! This was my first time doing it so I wanted to do it as right as I can. :)
Found both the ventilation and insulation videos today and that's exactly what I'm needing to do. I've been slowly building my 16'x24' workshop shed from the ground up and now need to think ahead for these two things. I have a slant style low pitch roof so ridge vent isn't an option for me. For venting I was thinking the hardie vented soffit since I haven't gotten to soffit yet but unsure what the exhaust venting should be. Saw one video where they did the 2" vent plugs on the low end and the high end but wondering if that's enough air flow. Maybe a roof turbine or roof cap vent?As for insulation I used the LP Smartside with radiant barrier for the walls along with the techshield osb for the roof like yours. I did not use house wrap between the siding and framing though. Any thoughts as to direction? I was leaning towards foam board insulation so I can maintain the required air gap for the radiant barrier. I'm getting conflicting info on whether or not I will need to add plastic over the insulation or not based on not having house wrap. My shed will also be cooled and heated. Any insights you have a greatly appreciated. Definitely a new subscriber after today!
How’s the venting coming along? Is it doing the job? Looking around for answers on how to do it and this seems like the most straight forward answer.
Great video. Very detailed. One suggestion: A lot of my trade buddies said they put on a thicker layer of lotion to areas of their skin. It gives you a cover over your pores so the insulation doesn't make you itch. Have you tried that yet?
Lovely!
Thanks so much, Elizabeth!
Nice, Rockwool is the good stuff.
Yesss, it's very good! I would agreed with reviews that say it's crumbly, so you have to be carefully with it. The R-15 was more dense, but the R-30 was very crumbly. But it's a good product!!
Fantabulous 👏🙌 great work mam i like people who works alone 😌👍
I know, right! Almost feels like cheating when you have more than one person or help! 😂
@@ThriftDiving 🤣🤫
Yay!! I was wondering if you were going to attempt the drywall alone!! I know you could it but I also know you need some extra hands especially for the ceiling! Great job again! As usual!
Girrrrrl, they have 3-4 dudes holding up the ceiling drywall! I would have rented a drywall lift, but it would have been very slow and tedious. So glad I hired that out!!! I think they'll be here tomorrow to do the sanding. Primer and paint coming!
Lol girlll!! I knew you couldn't do it alone even if you used all the equipment!! Sometimes we need help and that's ok!! You have done so much on your own ! I'm still so proud of you!! And I know one day we will meet !! So we can share some minor diys cuz you're doing big girl diys now 😆
I have another idea to insulate your shed. Go get carpet padding, and a box of 20 mule team borax, and a cattle panel. Put the cattle panel on some sawhorses, lay the padding on the cattle panel, sprinkle with borax, spray with a garden hose and let it dry. This keeps out bugs and it costs a lot less than the regular insulation at the big box stores. And it keeps the carpet padding out of the landfill!😁
I’m also using Rockwool
Awesome video 💪🏿💪🏿
I am still trying to complete my shed. Given that professional help is so hard to find (electrical), progress has been slow. I have a question about my shed wall. The builders did not put paper on the inside of my shed walls. What should I put on my shed walls before putting insulation on? I also plan to use Rockwood Comfortbatt.
Hello. Watched your video. Great content. What is that compressor that you're using? What's it's capacity?
Awesome 👏 👏👏👏🤗
Thanks, Juanita!!
WOW!! what a job! 😬
That's what I'm thinking, Janet! 😂 Happy to be passed that part!
Can you tell us where you purchased the 2 inch vents from? I need to do the same thing in my shed conversion project.
How many 2in soffit vents did you install? I have a 12X16 Tuff Shed. I got three vents in the front, haven't got the back done yet but having a lot of condensation on the windows. It has a ridge vent on the roof.
Thank you for all the Tuff shed videos. I'm doing a half shed / half home office build soon and these have all been a huge help in making things easier.
Initially I was going to get a 12x16 shed, but the space I have allows larger so I'll be going with a 15x16 instead. Good and done I thought. However, my initial plan was to do a 12x16 Premiere Pro Ranch with a lofted area on one side, but going with the larger width changes the roof structure and removes the ability for a roof loft so I'm back to the infinite drawing board of options and decisions.
Do you know how much extra it was to go with the Scissor trusses on yours? It doesn't look like that'll give any room for a loft either but It looks like I should be able to put an extra shelf upper on the wall to utilize the extra room.
Thank you!
I looked through your previous videos but don't think you ever mentioned it. What roof pitch is this on your shed? It looks like a good amount of extra room and if going with scissor trusses.
Awesome🥰
Is there a link to your ventilation baffles?
do you have the electrical wiring link?
1 year late, BUT! When dealing with insulation, if you want to prevent itching, baby powder works! Lots of it.
I knoooooowww, I didn't learn this until AFTER I was done with the project!!! LOL.
For what it’s worth, my contractor in the Pacific Northwest said a 2mm plastic barrier is plenty and recommended it.