Asked by: Deirdre Almendariz
Asked in category: home and garden, indoor environmental quality
Last Updated: 19th May 2024

What is the best insulation for a summer house?

Install insulation
  • Bubble wrap. Bubble wrap is the simplest form of insulation. It's very inexpensive and simple to attach to the inner surfaces of your roof or walls.
  • Rockwool.
  • PIR insulation boards.
  • Wool.
  • Plasterboard.
  • Hardboard.
  • Plywood.
  • Tongue and groove



You may also be curious as to how best to insulate summerhouses.

It is best to place insulation material between the floor joists. However, if you don’t have the space to do this, it is possible to add insulation to the floor boards.

What flooring is best for a summer home? A simple plywood floor with waterproofing is best if you intend to use the house in warm or wet weather. You could choose a vinyl, or laminate if you intend to use the summerhouse in wet weather. Both are waterproof and offer extra protection.

What about my summer house?

Although there is no legal requirement to insulate log cabins or wooden summerhouses, it is practical and economical. Your log cabin or wooden Summerhouse will retain more heat in winter, so it will be warm inside, even when it is cold outside.

How can I insulate my shed at a low price?

This method is the most economical and cost-effective to insulate wooden sheds.

  1. Measure the shed panel, and cut the bubble wrap to size.
  2. To prevent heat from escaping through gaps, wrap the bubble wrap strips over each other.
  3. Wrapping should be stapled or tacked to the shed.
  4. Put a sheet MDF boarding on top of the panel, and screw or nail it in place.