How To Insulate Your Timber Building Using an EcoPro Shed Insulation Kit

In this helpful guide, you will find out how to easily insulate the walls and roof of any timber building using the EcoPro Shed Insulation Kit. The kit includes EcoQuilt Expert, ThermaSeal Foil Joining Tape, a Heavy Duty Staple Gun Kit (staple gun and 14mm staples), and a cutting knife.

EcoQuilt Expert is a highly reflective 6-layer multifoil insulation blanket, designed to keep you warmer in winter and cooler in summer. It has a built-in, high-performing vapour control layer which effectively stops any form of damp rising into your room. EcoQuilt Expert is 15mm at relaxed thickness and compresses to approximately 5mm.

Let's start with the roof, then move on to the walls.

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Staple the EcoQuilt Expert Under the Roof Rafters

Start by stapling EcoQuilt Expert to the roof rafters using the Heavy Duty Staple Gun Kit. Ensure the material is pulled taut across onto the next rafter, then staple down the second rafter at a maximum of 2 inches apart.

Secure and Cut Off Any Excess

Once you have secured the first section, cut off any excess material with the sharp blade provided in the EcoPro Shed Insulation Kit.

Repeat the Process

Install the next section in the exact same way, stapling to the rafters and cutting off any excess.

Remember to ensure a 50mm overlap of material.

Seal with ThermaSeal Foil Joining Tape

Once you've stapled your EcoQuilt, seal all of the joints and edges with ThermaSeal Foil Joining Tape. This is what creates the vapour control barrier.

Fixing Your Roof Counter Battens

Now you can fix the 19mm battens to secure your EcoQuilt, using screws with a minimum length of 35mm. Fix the remaining battens in the same way — you're now ready to install the surface finish of your choice.

It's Time to Insulate the Walls

For buildings with existing stud work, hold your insulation into place and recess the EcoQuilt halfway back by stapling it onto the side of the stud, ensuring a 19mm air gap on either side. Continue by pulling the material taut before securing it onto the next timber stud.

Ensure EcoQuilt is stapled at minimum intervals of 300mm, using the 14mm staples provided.

Attaching Battens (If Needed)

If your space does not have timber uprights, you can fit 19mm battens onto the walls using screws.

Seal with ThermaSeal Foil Joining Tape

Now that all of your EcoQuilt is stapled into position, seal all overlapping joints and around the perimeter with ThermaSeal Foil Joining Tape to ensure an airtight seal.

Fixing Your Wall Counter Battens

As you did with the roof, fix the 19mm battens to secure your EcoQuilt using screws with a minimum length of 35mm, fixing them in the same place as the existing wall studs. Repeat the exact same process — now you're ready to install the final surface finish of your choice and decorate.

Enjoy your fully insulated timber building!

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Recommended fixing materials and good building practice should also be used.