Building a temporary shelter in the Adirondacks insulation advice needed

[BubbleWrapBandit]

I'm currently diving into a project up in the Adirondacks, building a temporary shelter. It's been a fun challenge, but I'm a bit stuck on choosing the right insulation. I'll have a wood stove going inside for warmth, so that's a factor too. Anyone have suggestions or tips on insulation types that do well in the cold and can handle the heat from a wood stove? I'd really appreciate any help you can offer

 

[DamienHushTM]

I'm currently diving into a project up in the Adirondacks, building a temporary shelter. It's been a fun challenge, but I'm a bit stuck on choosing the right insulation. I'll have a wood stove going inside for warmth, so that's a factor too. Anyone have suggestions or tips on insulation types that do well in the cold and can handle the heat from a wood stove? I'd really appreciate any help you can offer

My old buddy and I went through this same song and dance building his hunting cabin up in Vermont. We ended up using mineral wool insulation for the whole thing because it has a super high melting point and won't burn. Using foam board anywhere near that stove is really playing with fire even if you think you have enough space. What are you planning to use for a proper heat shield on the wall behind the stove itself?

 

[Jace Beleren]

For cold spots with a stove, I agree that rigid foam board or mineral wool hold up well. both are solid for insulation and pretty heat resistant. You going with a framed structure or more of a cabin tent setup?

 

[WrapAndTrap]

That sounds like an awesome project! A few years ago, I helped a friend put together a basic hunting shack in northern Maine. Yep, we used mineral wool for the walls and some foam board underneath the floor. It kept the heat really well with his old wood stove running. I'm curious, are you framing it out or going for a canvas style?

 

[birds.of.a.feather]

Rockwool or fiberglass batts both insulate well in the cold and aren't bothered by the stove's heat the way foam can be. Biggest thing is good clearance and ventilation around the stove, insulation will only help if you don't cook the shelter in the process