DIY spray foam kits for metal shop?

Chuck K. · 07-03-2008, 12:38 AM

Looking for some advice on DIY spray foam insulation kits.. Any first hand expierence, brand, where to purhase and best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated.. I searched the net and was somewhat overwhelmed by all the various suppliers..

Shop dimensions are 40'x60' 18' eves...

As always thanks for any help.. Chuck...

Charlesaf3 · 07-03-2008, 12:53 AM

If its for foam insulation, I'd get a professional price on it. I tend to doubt its a DIY job, from seeing it done.

Chuck K. · 07-03-2008, 12:59 AM

Yes its foam insulation, I edited my OP to clarify... Other than the PPE requirements curious as why only a pro. should do it? Trying to save a buck where ever I can, my BIL just built a shop as well. The thought was to split the rental of the equipment (he has manlift) do his and then mine...

mjncad · 07-03-2008, 01:53 AM

A slight digression; but where did you get your steel building from Chuck?

Eventually I'd like to go 40' x 60' with eave height to be determined.

schmism · 07-03-2008, 02:08 AM

i was not aware that it was a DIY possible.

due to equipment involved... getting ahold of the chemicals (even if it is soy based with steam "activation")

the hose, the pumps, the sprayers....

Chuck K. · 07-03-2008, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjncad

A slight digression; but where did you get your steel building from Chuck?

Eventually I'd like to go 40' x 60' with eave height to be determined.

I purchased through a local contractor with engineering in Ark. The building is from Heritage Building Co.

Deciding on eve height about drove me nuts... When I ordered the building I had future plans of buying another 5th wheel camper, I did not want the 24x60 lean too height to be a issue with tall 5th wheels thus the 18' eves.
With 5.00 a gallon diesel looming I doubt any RV in the near future

LarryRB · 07-03-2008, 07:37 AM

there are many DIY spray foam insulation suppliers,, Here is just one of them

www.icynene.com

amg7319 · 07-03-2008, 03:00 PM

I just got my shop done by a professional. It is 30x42 with 16' eaves and cost me $2500. It makes a major difference. I will post a pic soon. I need an A/C now and it will be frosty in there.

therebarely · 07-03-2008, 05:16 PM

Try Tiger Foam on an internet search, I think they offer 600 board foot kits. It will probably cost far less to have a contractor do it that DIY, I just went through this myself.

Jason977 · 07-03-2008, 05:34 PM

I have a relative that is a roofing/ construction contractor in Houston. I wanted to do the same thing to my metal barn, but he highly discouraged it. Apparently climactic conditions have to be just right to achieve proper expansion & adhesion. He was of the opinion that in the Houston area due to the high heat and humidity, it was very difficult to achieve acceptable results. His words were "There are about 5 days out of the year that conditions are right for that stuff to work". Now I'm not saying that's gospel, but definitely worth looking into.

Instead, he was able to hook me up with some surplus 2.5" fiberglassed foam board insulation that I'll be lining my walls with.

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Chuck K. Silver Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 194	DIY spray foam kits for metal shop? Looking for some advice on DIY spray foam insulation kits.. Any first hand expierence, brand, where to purhase and best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated.. I searched the net and was somewhat overwhelmed by all the various suppliers.. Shop dimensions are 40'x60' 18' eves... As always thanks for any help.. Chuck... __________________ Kubota L5240-HST LA854 FEL Wood's BH90-X w/hyd. thumb 6' King Kutter, shredder 6' Taylor Way box blade 4' QA pallet forks Leinbach PHD 12' auger Grapple shoppng Last edited by Chuck K.; 07-03-2008 at 12:55 AM.

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Charlesaf3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston & Martha's Vineyard, People's Republik of Massachusetts Posts: 1,116	Re: DIY spray foam kits for metal shop? If its for foam insulation, I'd get a professional price on it. I tend to doubt its a DIY job, from seeing it done. __________________ ---------------------------------------- Charles Kubota B3030 Kubota M59 w/hydro thumb Neat stuff - ATI Preseeder, Hydraulic PHD, Wallenstein BX62r Chipper, Millonzi Grapple, CA 4n1 Bucket. Delta Hook Rear QA system. Too many other random attachments to list (or to own, per my gf) and a really bad tool addiction. But at least I haven't bought a dump truck or bulldozer. Yet.

07-03-2008, 12:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck K. Silver Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 194	Re: DIY spray foam kits for metal shop? Yes its foam insulation, I edited my OP to clarify... Other than the PPE requirements curious as why only a pro. should do it? Trying to save a buck where ever I can, my BIL just built a shop as well. The thought was to split the rental of the equipment (he has manlift) do his and then mine... __________________ Kubota L5240-HST LA854 FEL Wood's BH90-X w/hyd. thumb 6' King Kutter, shredder 6' Taylor Way box blade 4' QA pallet forks Leinbach PHD 12' auger Grapple shoppng

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LarryRB Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: upper central Connecticut Posts: 1,576	Re: DIY spray foam kits for metal shop? there are many DIY spray foam insulation suppliers,, Here is just one of them www.icynene.com __________________ "this morning I woke up with nothing to do, it is now afternoon and I have over half of it done" Digging in hard clay is easier than going fishing to a worm..

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amg7319 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 14	Re: DIY spray foam kits for metal shop? I just got my shop done by a professional. It is 30x42 with 16' eaves and cost me $2500. It makes a major difference. I will post a pic soon. I need an A/C now and it will be frosty in there.

07-03-2008, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
therebarely Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ulman, MO Posts: 61	Re: DIY spray foam kits for metal shop? Try Tiger Foam on an internet search, I think they offer 600 board foot kits. It will probably cost far less to have a contractor do it that DIY, I just went through this myself.

07-03-2008, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jason977 New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 16	Re: DIY spray foam kits for metal shop? I have a relative that is a roofing/ construction contractor in Houston. I wanted to do the same thing to my metal barn, but he highly discouraged it. Apparently climactic conditions have to be just right to achieve proper expansion & adhesion. He was of the opinion that in the Houston area due to the high heat and humidity, it was very difficult to achieve acceptable results. His words were "There are about 5 days out of the year that conditions are right for that stuff to work". Now I'm not saying that's gospel, but definitely worth looking into. Instead, he was able to hook me up with some surplus 2.5" fiberglassed foam board insulation that I'll be lining my walls with.

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