Was thinking of insulating the horse compartment ceiling to cool it down in our hot Texas sun. I thought I would get some of the foam insulation, cut and drop in between the ceiling beams, and then mount a ceiling on top of the beams. I thought the thin white sheet metal stuff (sorry for such an elementary term) like I have seen on some trailer ceilings, but not sure where to find it. Thoughts on this project??? Have not had a metal roof on a trailer before, as my old trailer had been a Circle J with the fiberglass roof. I will say, it was a LOT cooler!
Posted 2013-06-26 11:19 PM (#152972 - in reply to #152971) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
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Posts: 28 Location: Broomfield, CO
I did this with one inch styrofoam from Lowes. I used the sliver metal thin type duck tape to keep it up and it stayed up for ever!! You need to cut slits in the styrofoam to help it bend a bit. Did a 3 horse trailer for under $30.
Posted 2013-06-27 6:07 AM (#152981 - in reply to #152971) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
we just did ours, insulation, tape and then screwed 4x8 smooth painted white aluminum sheets, I think it helps a lot. I got our 4x8 sheets from a local sheetmetal shop.
Posted 2013-06-27 2:57 PM (#152994 - in reply to #152971) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The double sided, foil faced rigid foam insulation, will provide an optimal insulation within your trailer. Install it with tape at the seams and /or polyurethane construction adhesive. It is available at most home centers.
Posted 2013-06-28 12:39 PM (#153002 - in reply to #152971) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
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Posts: 824 Location: Kansas
Trot-on, try farmtek.com. They carry something like what you are looking for I believe. If it doesn't have to be metal, give some consideration to their PVC sheets.
Posted 2013-06-28 2:34 PM (#153003 - in reply to #153002) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
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Posts: 203 Location: Lander WY
Originally written by terri s on 2013-06-28 12:39 PM
Trot-on, try farmtek.com. They carry something like what you are looking for I believe. If it doesn't have to be metal, give some consideration to their PVC sheets.
Perhaps FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic ) panels from a Big Box store. This may save you shipping charges?? This is the wall paneling you see in commercial kitchens and restrooms. I'm not sure of the durability of this product when it is placed in a trailer environment??
Posted 2013-06-28 7:06 PM (#153005 - in reply to #152971) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
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Posts: 373 Location: Texas
PVC would be fine too. But I want a smooth surface that I can clean the fly poop off, that does not collect a lot of dust. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Posted 2013-06-28 8:26 PM (#153006 - in reply to #153005) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
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Posts: 203 Location: Lander WY
I looked at Farmtek out of curiosity. They have some very nice products including PolyMax Board- 97.00 a sheet and 147.00 per sheet shipping to my front door. EEK
Posted 2013-06-29 6:35 PM (#153011 - in reply to #152971) Subject: RE: horse compartment ceiling / insulation
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I have a 2012 bison trail hand, 3h with LQ. There are three 3-way vents up top, can some tell me which way those should be facing to keep my horses cool in the south Texas heat?!!!
horse compartment ceiling / insulation
