In a cold room, air temperature is not the only consideration. Door opening frequency, moisture, cleaning method and the type of goods stored also matter. A freezer places different demands on the enclosure. Panel thickness is selected as part of the overall system, together with the floor, ceiling, doors and refrigeration unit. State the storage temperature, chamber dimensions and ambient temperature. Record the quantity and temperature of goods brought in, operating hours and the number of door openings. A small chamber in a shop's back room behaves differently from a warehouse where trolleys enter throughout the day. The enclosure cannot be selected on floor area alone.

In an animal building, the panel performs differently than in a dry warehouse. It must work together with the ventilation, withstand moisture and suit the cleaning method. The requirements of a cattle shed, poultry house and piggery also differ. It is worth starting the selection with a description of daily use, and only then comparing the core, thickness and price of the individual variants. Selection requires information on temperature, humidity, type of livestock farming and ventilation operation. The frequency of cleaning, the agents used and areas of prolonged dampness are important. Two buildings called a cattle shed may have completely different conditions at the wall and roof surfaces.