Stop Wasting Money! Most Homeowners Are Insulating Walls Wrong

Summary by Krater

The video compares insulation options for a storage shed converted to office space, evaluating fiberglass, rockwool, rigid foam panels, and spray foam kits by R-value, ease of use, mold/fire resistance, and cost.

From the video

Answers: What is the best insulation for a shed or detached garage?

• shed insulation comparison
• fiberglass batt insulation
• rockwool insulation
• rigid foam panel insulation
• spray foam insulation kits

What it concludes

• Rockwool insulation provides an R-value of 15, resists mold and fire, and is easy to install without irritating skin.
• Spray foam kits from Great Stuff and Stanley are expensive ($120-$150 per 32 sq ft) compared to fiberglass or rockwool and are messy to apply.
• Fiberglass insulation offers an R-value of 13 at a low cost of $18.00 per 32 sq ft.
• Rigid foam panels provide an R-value of 10 and were the most popular choice in the creator's audience poll.