tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35485673.post1954450266244532998..comments2024-03-20T19:08:22.587+00:00Comments on Shedworking: Jimmy Tait-JamiesonAlex Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541306582397824715noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35485673.post-3646041619466047892008-05-14T14:34:00.000+01:002008-05-14T14:34:00.000+01:00Cool project! Lucky mum.I've been renovating my (p...Cool project! Lucky mum.<BR/><BR/>I've been renovating my (permanently sited) mobile home, which pretty much is built like a giant shed.<BR/><BR/>I opted for sheep's wool insulation, partly because it breathes which helps balance out humidity and temperature difference. It has a good 'r' value, sound proofs well and performs even when wet. Because it's wool it's incredible easy to get it to fit every space. I've used polystyrene blocks before and one problem was that there were often little gaps at the edges. Also it caused condensation to run down inside the wall which eventually rotted the wood (long term) The wool can hold a lot of moisture then breath it out slowly. Of course, I'm making an assumption you can get cheap wool from an NZ farmer (needs to be cleaned and treated with borax to make it fire and insect retardant). <BR/><BR/>Over here, Scotland, it's really cheap to buy unprocessed wool direct from a farmer, though if the budget allowed you can buy pre-made felted wool batts in differnt thicknesses from a few NZ suppliers.<BR/><BR/>Another thing, cross bracing. I would definitely recommend cross bracing the back of the shed as they often develop a lean over time.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the project, I hope it all goes to plan and well withing budget, and that you and your mum get lots of pleasure from it.Callyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276876280803790049noreply@blogger.com