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Subject:Re: Thermal insulation
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:31:50 -0700

Check the archives Neil - plenty of heated debate in the last couple of
years!

On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 3:02 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey volks,
>
> I checked the archives and can't seem to determine if it's practical to
> insulate btwn the interior panels and the exterior wall of Vanagons.  Was
> thinking about Scoreboard and such polystyrene and the isocyante/polyol
> (high end/foil backed) sheets.  Has anyone used such in their van walls,
> with success?
>
> Am also thinking of the underbelly too since lots of loss occurs there.
>
> Also, wondering if sound dampening is really necessary if I use foam
> thermal
> insulation in the walls.  I'm thinking yes.
>
> Also, is 3/16" the preferred thickness for sound dampening mat/rubber?
>
> Please/thanks!
>
> --
> Neil2
> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Fwd Puke Qualified)
> '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (Savannah)
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>

--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
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