What are the advantages of an insulated storage building over a non-insulated storage building? In this blog, we will give you a comprehensive and honest answer to this question. We sell both insulated and non-insulated storage buildings. Insulated storage buildings are more expensive to purchase. It's only logical that you'd want to know if this is the right choice for you. We are happy to help you make an informed decision by providing you with the necessary information. In this blog, you'll learn more about the benefits of an insulated storage building. We will also discuss how we insulate the building and what this means for the temperature inside the building.

The advantages of an insulated storage building

We've listed the main advantages of an insulated storage building for you:

1. An insulated storage building has a more constant indoor temperature
The biggest advantage of an insulated storage building is that you can maintain a more constant temperature inside. If you spend a lot of time in the storage building or store items that are sensitive to frost or higher temperatures, then an insulated storage building is the best choice. With insulation, you can heat the building during cold weather without the warmth escaping quickly, as in a non-insulated building. Also, an insulated storage building will not take on the outside temperature as quickly. This is beneficial when it's extremely hot or cold outside.

2. An insulated storage building is less prone to condensation
Because the indoor climate is more controllable and there are fewer significant temperature fluctuations, an insulated storage building is less prone to condensation. Condensation occurs when there is high humidity. The (warm) air cools against the colder parts of a storage building, such as wall and roof panels, and the floor, causing the water vapor in the air to condense. The surfaces of the storage building become moist, and water droplets form. Water droplets on the ceiling collect and fall down. Due to insulation, the surfaces of an insulated storage building are less cold, reducing the chance of condensation.

3. An insulated storage building is more environmentally friendl
The insulated wall and roof cladding helps the storage building maintain a stable temperature. In summer, the insulation prevents the building from becoming too warm. In winter, it keeps the heat inside. This means you need less heating. In a non-insulated building, the warmth quickly escapes. This leads to energy savings, which is better for the environment and your wallet.

4. Less noise inside/outside an insulated storage building
Due to insulation, less noise penetrates the building, and conversely, less noise escapes from it. Although our storage buildings are designed for storage, you might occasionally carry out some work inside. If you're making a lot of noise, it's less audible to people outside in a closed, insulated storage building.

5. Less pest intrusion in an insulated storage building
In an insulated storage building, all gaps are sealed with foam tape to maintain a constant temperature. Insulated storage buildings do not have ventilation openings for natural ventilation, unlike non-insulated storage buildings. This reduces the chance of pests entering the building.

How we insulate our storage buildings

The cladding of a non-insulated storage building consists of a thin metal sheet with a thickness of 0.5 mm. The cladding of an insulated storage building is 40 mm thick and consists of two metal sheets of 0.5 mm thickness with a layer of PIR (polyisocyanurate) rigid foam core material in between. You can imagine that a non-insulated storage building with a thickness of only 0.5 mm will quickly take on the outside temperature.

How hot or cold does it get in an insulated storage building?

We often get this question, but it's hard to answer because it depends on many factors, such as:

•  The thickness, and therefore the insulation value, of the PIR layer. Currently, we only sell insulation panels with a thickness of 40 mm.
• The outside temperature. The greater the difference between the outside temperature and the indoor temperature, the more significant the impact. During very cold or hot weather, the building will change temperature more quickly. The speed of heating or cooling depends on the insulation value. The higher the insulation value, the slower this occurs.
• Open doors: If you keep the doors open all day, the building will take on the outside temperature more quickly.
• The degree of heating or cooling: If you use heating in winter or air conditioning in summer, this affects the indoor temperature.
•  The finish of the building. If you have installed many skylight panels in the roof or ordered the building in a dark or light color, this also affects how quickly the building takes on the outside temperature. Skylight panels are less insulating and will allow heat or cold to pass through more quickly. A dark-colored building will get warmer in summer than a light-colored one.

Thus, many factors determine the temperature inside the storage building, and these are largely within your control (aside from weather conditions).

Other factors that contribute to the higher cost of an insulated storage building are:

• The cost of the foundation. Both for an insulated and non-insulated storage building, we recommend a concrete foundation as the base to place the building on. This is more expensive than placing a storage building on a hard surface, such as asphalt or concrete slabs. However, a concrete foundation is the best base to ensure that little to no water can get under the building and enter it. If you buy an insulated storage building to keep moisture out, a concrete foundation is even more essential. Prices for a foundation depend on the size of the storage building you are building on it. Since we do not install foundations ourselves, you should request a quote from a construction company of your choice.
• The cost of transport. Shipping an insulated storage building is more expensive than a non-insulated storage building. This is due to the larger volume of insulated cladding. This prevents us from combining transport with other products, leading to a higher cost when shipping only to a single address. Transport costs depend on the distance the building has to travel and current fuel costs. Here is an estimate of the transport costs.

• The cost of assembly. If you outsource the assembly, the cost of building an insulated storage building will be slightly higher than for a non-insulated one. Always request multiple quotes from companies to ensure you get a market-rate price.

We hope this information helps you make an informed decision. If you want to know exactly what the storage building of your choice costs, please feel free to fill out our quotation tool without obligation. In the last question, enter your postal code so we can calculate the transport costs. This will result in a quotation that we will send you by email, showing at a glance what the transport costs are for your storage building. You can create multiple quotations and check various options to compare them.

Still have questions? We're happy to assist you.