Midwestdrifter
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Not really. I would leave them in for insulation value if its convenient. Otherwise ditch them.
Quasi related question. Any reason not to remove the foam blocks in the ceiling behind the B pillar?
Note the foam blocks are quite important per the BEG
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Thanks! Looked it up.Note the foam blocks are quite important per the BEG
This Standard applies to MPVs, trucks and buses with a GVWR or 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) or less. It establishes requirements for the use of energy-absorbing materials on the interior components such as instrument panels, seat backs, interior doors, armrests and sun visors.
Beginning Sept. 1, 2007, trucks, buses and MPVs produced in two or more stages with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) or less must provide head protection when an occupant’s head strikes upper interior components, including pillars, side rails, headers and the roof.
If your head reaches the location of the foam blocks then you have some other major issues to deal with.Note the foam blocks are quite important per the BEG
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Minicell is our most popular floor insulation. We are also using Thinsulate AU4002-5 double scrim under plywood floors. Strategic use of furring strips or blocks may be required although I have had customers with Sprinters just roll out the Thinsulate and then lay their floor over it. It does compress a bit but will not loose all of it's loft.This is the first thread that I've seen Thinsulate mentioned for use in the floor. Is there a thread around that details the assembly of the layers for a floor using Thinsulate ? Are there furring strips involved to prevent the Thinsulate from compressing or is there a more dense variety of Thinsulate as there is with Rockwool ? What am I not understanding ?
We have put in our order request but do not yet have a delivery date. Pricing is to be determined. We will stock both 1.6mm and 2.9mm thicknesses.Hein,
In a post somewhere you mentioned you would have 3M sound deadener / absorber available in the fall. I'm at the point where I need to apply sound absorbing mat if I am going to use it. Is the 3M product available yet? Do you have a spec sheet for it?
Thanks for the link. The details of the data are very thin, but it is nice to see marketing that actually includes some test data. Although there isn't a lot to those sheets, 3M makes great products and I'll take their claims at face value (vs a Chinese knock-off where I really want to see an independent test report).We have put in our order request but do not yet have a delivery date. Pricing is to be determined. We will stock both 1.6mm and 2.9mm thicknesses.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company...-2-9-mm-Aluminum/?N=5002385+3289877683&rt=rud
All the best,
Hein
DIYvan
541 490 5098
Are you selling wool? "infinitely", wow, that is impressive, no number if infinite.If you can do sheep's wool, I would go with that. Much cleaner, safer, more sustainable, with tremendous properties that make it infinitely times more beneficial than Thinsulate. It is roughly the same cost as thinsulate, has a similar price point, but much safer and more conducive to the extremes it is subjected to in a van traveling to different climates. Ignore the arguments about the automotive industry having used it for years. This is a combination of lobbying efforts and frankly, most people don't LIVE in those vehicles. Here you have an opportunity to choose the BEST thing and after careful evaluation I have found that absolutely nothing is better than sheep's wool, particularly because of its unique moisture wicking properties.
If however cost is prohibitive and you don't mind potential off gassing issues. Polyisocynaurate is going to be a bit cheaper and provide you a superior R-value. As long as you don't use the hazardous foam spray to seal it in and find some other safer to breath alternative, I think this a safer enough option.
Facts, do you even?If you can do sheep's wool, I would go with that. Much cleaner, safer, more sustainable, with tremendous properties that make it infinitely times more beneficial than Thinsulate. It is roughly the same cost as thinsulate, has a similar price point, but much safer and more conducive to the extremes it is subjected to in a van traveling to different climates. Ignore the arguments about the automotive industry having used it for years. This is a combination of lobbying efforts and frankly, most people don't LIVE in those vehicles. Here you have an opportunity to choose the BEST thing and after careful evaluation I have found that absolutely nothing is better than sheep's wool, particularly because of its unique moisture wicking properties.
If however cost is prohibitive and you don't mind potential off gassing issues. Polyisocynaurate is going to be a bit cheaper and provide you a superior R-value. As long as you don't use the hazardous foam spray to seal it in and find some other safer to breath alternative, I think this a safer enough option.
Used Polyisocynaurate rigid insulation and "sealed it in" with Great Stuff spay insulation. Did sold Sprinter van that way 10 years ago as well as the 2015 Transit. Have not died yet.If however cost is prohibitive and you don't mind potential off gassing issues. Polyisocynaurate is going to be a bit cheaper and provide you a superior R-value. As long as you don't use the hazardous foam spray to seal it in
Ammonia could be a good thing, it would be a great pest repellent.The problem with wool is that it smells like ammonia when exposed to moisture. Don't know why it does that. We would be happy to send a sample of Thinsulate to anyone interested in evaluating it for their van. It is widely used with excellent results and is designed specifically for use in vehicles.
All the best,
Hein
DIYvan.com
541 490 5098
We could insulate this forum with wool.....Ammonia could be a good thing, it would be a great pest repellent.
Cheers,
One inch of foil faced poli iso in the ceiling fits between the ribs perfectly and leaves a nice dead air space when you panel over it. You get unmatched R value. Nothing else is even close. Use insulation hangers to make it easy.Polyiso on the floor or ceiling also reduces the standing height - a big concern for taller people.
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The problem with wool is that it smells like ammonia when exposed to moisture. Don't know why it does that. We would be happy to send a sample of Thinsulate to anyone interested in evaluating it for their van. It is widely used with excellent results and is designed specifically for use in vehicles.
All the best,
Hein
DIYvan.com
541 490 5098