Posted 2010-04-02 10:24 AM (#118371) Subject: insulating front tack / dressing room
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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!
Posted 2010-04-04 12:07 PM (#118427 - in reply to #118371) Subject: RE: insulating front tack / dressing room
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Although no one has yet responded, my plan will be to cover every surface with the vapor barrier. But, I do not know what type of tape to use to keep it up permanently, nor if that is even the way to do it. -------------------------- I still have the same five questions, though, if anyone has answers to them. -------------------------- Also, my trailer is insulated on the sides of the gooseneck area, but not the ceiling or the area between the gooseneck and slant wall. I am going to assume that the insulation (factory) is done correctly and that I do not need to take this down and redo it - someone tell me if this is a correct assumption, please. Thanks!
Posted 2010-04-04 8:25 PM (#118441 - in reply to #118371) Subject: RE: insulating front tack / dressing room
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You might want to check out his site if you haven't already..http://todd.redwrench.com It's very informative and helps you out and explains alot of things you may have questions with.
Posted 2010-04-05 8:51 PM (#118487 - in reply to #118371) Subject: RE: insulating front tack / dressing room
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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.
Posted 2010-04-06 11:12 PM (#118529 - in reply to #118371) Subject: RE: insulating front tack / dressing room
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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.
Posted 2010-04-07 8:57 AM (#118544 - in reply to #118529) Subject: RE: insulating front tack / dressing room
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Originally written by Safet on 2010-04-06 12:12 AM
Gard,
When applying a painted vapor barrier, what would you all suggest?
Latex wall paint
If using plastic vapor barrier, how do you hold it up?
staples, tape, two way carpet tape
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.
I can't access the first posting about flooring anymore, because it was first posted over a year ago. If it isn't used within that time period, I guess it's deleted. I've had to repost several things to keep them from disappearing.
Posted 2010-04-07 7:25 PM (#118576 - in reply to #118487) Subject: RE: insulating front tack / dressing room
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Originally written by Safet on 2010-04-05 8:51 PM
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.
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!
insulating front tack / dressing room
