Insulation.

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We're doing a conversion on a 1969 GMC Parlor Coach. We have about 2" of space for insulation. What is the best thing to use there to get the maximum R value?
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  • Re: Insulation.

    Sun, January 2, 2005 - 6:38 PM
    Hi,
    Te best stuff to use is the foam,as oposed to the fiber stuff.We used R 15 on the floor,ceiling and two layers on the side walls.

    You can read all about how we did it on our blog.

    enchantedgypsy.blogspot.com

    Let me know what you decide and how it works! ~Pix
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    Re: Insulation.

    Sun, April 17, 2005 - 6:40 PM
    Well, we've decided to go with 1.5" foam board. I found a place in town that sells it for just $5 a sheet. Hopefully that's enough to make it like a cooler in there.
    • Re: Insulation.

      Sun, April 24, 2005 - 9:40 PM
      My background in in the building trades..........nearly twenty years now. I live in a bus; have for the past 12 years. I have tried various forms of insulation in my bus. Bubble pack; foam,,,.high denisty, and the softer blue foam; blown-in loose fill { it just vibrates down to the lowest possible level. Toally useless. } even tried the stiff yellow foam with the paper/foil backing.....[piss-ants love this stuff!!!!!!!] tore all the others out, and chose the fiber-glass. It simply works. Just like in my profession as a carpenter, its experience that teaches. The fiber-glass just holds heat. Foam, in my opinon, is not as efficient at retaining heat. And, if used, MUST be applied in a strict application...........i.e, there can be NO voids between each sheet; for air travel............air will travel around the foam......so you have to put calking between each seam........... It is just a space filler. On the other hand sure, fiberglass is toxic; but its the warmth we are seeking. These days, there is a more natural product available. Real nice value; good quality. Briefly stated, a Company shreds blue-denim, and preares it just like for fiber glass instalation. Its pricy, but, in the Trades, I am using it more and more. Just an option.
      • Re: Insulation.

        Tue, August 2, 2005 - 12:20 PM
        I've been trying to find safe and effective insulation for Minnesota winters and summers. Trying to avoid the loose fill and foam like you say here. I'm not sure how much $$ but I found a site where you can order marine grade boat building material with a honeycomb type chamber sandwiched between two fiberglass sheets. Not sure of the r value and it may be hard to work with. I'll find the website for this and another interesting one I found. Is fiberglass toxic in sheet form or just the loose? I also recently found some bad news for using vinyl and pvc. Also includes carpeting and that new smell you get. They recommend to use natural linoleum instead for floors etc. I'll look into this again. Any other insights on insulation and such I'm glad to here.

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