no build insulation

[townline]

I am thinking of attaching wool to the wall panels instead of the van for a no build. Anything wrong with this method?

 

[maki2]

Think it through. Visualize. A good quality insulation install requires a continuous no gaps or voids in the walls. Can you achieve that with your concept?

 

[bullfrog !]

I am thinking of attaching wool to the wall panels instead of the van for a no build. Anything wrong with this method?

I would be concerned about moisture/condensation build up I think.

 

[abnorm]

Thinsulate with it's black attached fabric and wide width would make your plan easier to achieve

 

[INTJohn]

^^^^ This.
Thinsulate is a dream. Yeah it’s more expensive but sooo easy to work with on the install and don’t need to worry about the moisture condensation you’ll get with wool or insects that are attracted to wool.

I looked at all the different ways to go and yeah I went with Thinsulate & 3M 90 spray adhesive. No regrets.

INTJohn

 

[maki2]

Are you talking about attaching insulation to the back of the plastic panels that are inside a vehicle? There is no room for sticking insulation to the backs of those panels. Pull the panels off and take an actual in person look at the spaces behind them. Then you can make a decision about how to proceed.

 

[rruff]

Thinsulate is a dream. Yeah it’s more expensive but sooo easy to work with on the install and don’t need to worry about the moisture condensation you’ll get with wool or insects that are attracted to wool.

Just to explain more, the condensation is caused by not having an airtight seal between the warm interior air and the cold van wall. That's why you need to seal it completely.

Some people seem to think wool's ability to absorb moisture and evaporate it takes care of this... but I don't see how it could if you are heating the interior all day for days. It will keep building up and saturate.

 

[maki2]

Wool is warm to wear when it is wet. But that is different than an enclosed space because there is air circulation on the exterior of clothing and blankets and you do dry them out sooner rather than never.