Modular Buildings & Shipping Containers
Keeping Modular Buildings Cooler, More Efficient and More Comfortable
Modular buildings and shipping containers offer fast, flexible and cost-effective infrastructure solutions for a wide range of industries. However, metal structures exposed to direct sunlight can absorb significant amounts of heat, creating uncomfortable internal conditions and increasing cooling requirements.
Insultec is an Australian-developed thermal re-radiating waterproof membrane designed to reduce solar heat absorption and improve the thermal performance of modular buildings, transportable facilities and shipping containers.
By helping maintain cooler surface temperatures, Insultec improves occupant comfort, reduce energy consumption and extend the life of valuable assets.
The Challenge of Metal Structures
Shipping containers and modular buildings are commonly constructed from steel, which rapidly absorbs and transfers heat. In Australia's harsh climate, external surface temperatures can exceed 70°C, Australian Opal miners are using Insultec to help create a more uncomfortable internal environment and increasing reliance on air-conditioning systems.
Insultec helps reduce heat transfer by reflecting and re-radiating up to 95% of infrared heat and 85% of ultraviolet radiation away from the structure, helping keep interiors cooler and more comfortable.
Key Benefits
Cooler Internal Temperatures
Insultec reduces heat gain through roofs and walls, improving internal comfort for occupants and reducing temperature fluctuations.
Reduced Cooling Costs
Lower heat loads can reduce reliance on mechanical cooling systems, decreasing energy consumption and operating costs.
Improved Occupant Comfort
Whether used as offices, accommodation units, classrooms or healthcare facilities, cooler buildings provide a more comfortable environment for occupants.
Extended Asset Life
Insultec reduces the expansion and contraction of metal surfaces caused by extreme temperature variations, helping extend the service life of modular structures and containers.
Waterproof Protection
Insultec forms a seamless waterproof membrane that protects against weathering, moisture ingress and environmental degradation.
Improved Solar Panel Performance
Many modular facilities incorporate rooftop solar systems. Cooler roof surfaces help create more favourable operating conditions for solar panels and support renewable energy performance.
Ideal Applications
• Portable site offices
• Mining accommodation camps
• Construction site buildings
• Defence and military facilities
• Shipping container conversions
• Modular classrooms
• Healthcare and emergency response buildings
• Remote workforce accommodation
• Containerised data centres
• Communications shelters
• Security and gatehouse facilities
• Disaster relief and temporary housing
Containerised Data Centres
The rapid growth of edge computing and AI infrastructure has increased demand for containerised data centres. Insultec can help reduce external heat gain and support cooling efficiency for these specialised facilities, helping improve operational performance and energy efficiency.
Supporting Sustainable Infrastructure
Modular construction is increasingly recognised as a sustainable building solution. Insultec complements these benefits by improving energy efficiency, reducing cooling demands and helping operators meet ESG and sustainability objectives.
Australian-Made Innovation.
Developed and manufactured in Australia, Insultec has been helping organisations manage heat and protect infrastructure for more than 30 years. Its combination of thermal protection, waterproofing and durability makes it ideally suited to modular and container-based construction.
Cooler Buildings. Lower Energy Costs. Better Performance.