Is It Worth Insulating a Pole Barn You Only Use as a Shop?

Usually, yes. If you use a pole barn as a shop, insulation stops condensation from rusting tools and dripping on projects, makes the building usable in July and January, and cuts the cost of heating or cooling it. If you only store things that do not mind moisture, a roof-only coat may be all you need.

What Happens Without Insulation

• Dripping roofs on cool mornings
• Rusting tools, equipment and vehicles
• A shop that runs hotter than outside in summer
• Heaters that cannot keep up in winter

What Insulation Costs

A 30x40 shop with 2 inches of closed-cell foam on the walls and roof typically runs about $5,500 to $11,000. A roof-only condensation coat runs about $1,250 to $2,500. Read what it costs to spray foam a 30x40 shop.

When It Pays Off Most

Insulation pays off most when you work in the shop regularly, heat or cool it, store tools or vehicles you care about, or might sell the property, since a finished shop is a selling point.

A Middle Ground

If budget is tight, spray the roof first. It solves most condensation and much of the summer heat, and the walls can be added later. See metal building and shop insulation.

Pole Barn Insulation Pros Tulsa offers free on-site estimates and written quotes seven days a week, 8am to 7pm. Call (918) 880-2499 or request a free quote online.