We4ll, they use polyurethane spray foam as fltation for docks and piers, so
it must be a closed-cell foam. Make sure you use the "Minimal expansion"
type Malcolm! The regular gets VERY big.

On 1/22/06, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote:
>
> I would be concerned about the ability of the product to absorb water...
>
> David Marshall
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Malcolm Stebbins
> Sent: January 22, 2006 9:39
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Spay expandable foam insulation in Westy?
>
> In removing the interior from my "new to me" van, I notice that in some
> places (in behind pillars
> and panels), there is NO insulation, and NO way to get bubble or
> fiberglass
> insulation in behind
> the panels.  There are two major areas, each 1 foot by 2 feet.
>
> I know that there are spray expandable foam insulation products on the
> market.  Is there any
> reason that I should/could NOT use a product like this in a camper?
>
> Is there a human lung-friendly product that will not out-gas forever and
> kill me slowly while I
> sleep???
>
> Thanks.  Malcolm
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