When making this decision, consider that having a roof allows you to insulate inside of the roof which will help to maintain and keep the inside temperature consistent.

However, in the long run installing a roof and insulating it could save you money in energy bills.īecause hot air rises, the majority of the heat lost in your home will be due to it escaping through your roof. Clearly, not roofing your container will save you money initially. The choice of whether to add a roof to your container or not is made up of both personal preference for the style and also the cost.