How to Insulate a Shed - Thrift Diving

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

PART 2: Building My She Shed!

PART 3: How Much Did My She Shed Cost? (And Other Q&A)

PART 4: Installing a Smart Lock on the She Shed

PART 5: Installing the Electrical Wiring in My She Shed (PART 1 of 2)

PART 6: Installing the Electrical Wiring in My She Shed (PART 2 of 2)

PART 7: HELP! How Should I Insulate My Shed?

PART 8: How to Insulate a Shed

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[derrickpatrick]

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 :-)

[rwbodiford]

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!

[donnaveracka]

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!

[dmann]

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.

[dorothyhudson]

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

[gramcracker]

You are a dynamo, Lady!! A project like this would have entirely overwhelmed me. 🎈👌👵👌🎈

[JayshaunPatty-wfpq]

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 YouTube!

[darniataylor]

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.

[sparrowsfriend]

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!

[masterbulgokov]

Good call on hiring out the drywall. Those guys are SO GOOD and FAST. Can't compete. Great video. Thank you!

[arth.]

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.

[JB-xddr]

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.

[lindagant]

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!!!!

[mineralstains]

great job, we purchased Graceland for that reason, the sides are completely vented, vs having only one small vent on each side, along with radiant heat ceiling barrier. thanks for the video!

[davidparker]

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.

[rtaylor]

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.

[honeyharmon]

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.

[moneymakingmikeg.]

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!!!

[robbyoutdoors]

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

[maryowens]

Hi Serena. Glad you're back and doing great 👍. Thank you for sharing ❤