Copied from a previous post - "As painted horse related, there are several foil faced insulations that provide a vapor barrier. The ridged foam and roll types both furnish a barrier. The rolled bubble types also provide a vapor barrier. Some wood products that are surface sealed with a varnish will also suffice. Whichever type you choose, the seams, cuts and tears have to be sealed for the barrier to be effective. The easiest way to seal is to apply a metallic tape over the seams and any small openings. The sheet plastic is installed over the wall, on a non foil faced insulation, after the walls are constructed and before any interior materials are installed. It is cut and stapled into place, and again any seams or tears are sealed with a tape. Gard" -----------------------------------------

I have some questions: 

     1. When applying the vapor barrier, is every surface covered, including the framing structure, before any insulation is installed? 

     2. What do you use to "staple" the vapor barrier to the trailer? Or is there a type of tape to use? Double sided tape??

      3. If you apply foil backed foam insulation sheets between the frame structure, do you have to enclose the side edges of the foam parts with foil before you put them in place?

      4. After you tape the foam insulation in place, do you have to use furring strips to keep it in place, or are you good to go until you want to install walls?

      5. Exactly what type of screws do you use to hold the paneling to the frame of the trailer? A special stainless screw? Thanks!

Thanks Cowpony01,

I have read the site over a couple of times, and again just now - but I have not found indepth insulation directions.  Thank you, though.  Maybe it will be obvious once I get started.

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=11527

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=11610

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=11674

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=11716

Gard,

Thanks for listing those posts.  I did re-read them.  I take it that I can use the foil tape to cover the vertical aluminum studs and that this will be a good enough vapor barrier for that part.

When applying a painted vapor barrier, what would you all suggest?

If using plastic vapor barrier, how do you hold it up?

I really like the way you (gard) described applying the strips to the floor.  I know I will be referring back to your posts as we slowly (very, very slowly) work through this project.

Thanks.

I have his site bookmarked as I find myself going back again, and again, for little pieces of info I have just forgotten. It's a good one to use as a guide for help. Glad to help too....Post pics if you don't mind once you get going again, I love to see what all are doing to their trailers. I'll be doing a new one here in a few weeks. Got the hugemongous boot box in today, wow, now was that a chore! Not going extravagant, just more room and storage in front with this one, and aluminum, I love this new trailer!