kaffi311
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Post by kaffi311 on Oct 13, 2018 17:21:52 GMT -8
I am putting 3/4" rigid insulation on the front, roof and back- and wondering how you get it to fit correctly around the curved parts of the trailer? Any hints I need to know- as it wont sit flush the way it is. Thanks K
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Post by danrhodes on Oct 13, 2018 19:39:56 GMT -8
I used bubble insulation for those areas. Would probably just kerf the back of the foam next time.
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Post by ruderunner on Oct 14, 2018 1:28:28 GMT -8
Look for "fan fold" insulation. Its rigid foam but only 3/8 thick so somewhat flexible. Usually used under vinyl siding. Can't say I've seen it in big box stores but lumber yards and places that sell siding usually have it.
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Post by charliemyers on Oct 15, 2018 12:10:57 GMT -8
I put a few strips of aluminum HVAC tape on the back side of the rigid foam (the side that will lay against the plywood panel), flipped the foam over and made several slices about an inch or two apart from one edge to the other (similar to "curfing" a board so that it will bend). Don't cut through the tape on the other side though. Break the rigid foam at the slices (the tape on the back side will hold it all together).
The slices will allow it to bend around the curves.
I hope that explains it well enough. I can try to find some pictures if you'd like.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Oct 30, 2018 9:16:19 GMT -8
The 48 in. x 25 ft. Double Reflective Insulation Roll insulation works well for that type of surface and can be purchased at the big box stores like Ace, Lowes or Home depot. Danny
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Post by jnordgren42 on Oct 30, 2018 10:42:23 GMT -8
Depending on the radius of the curve, you may not have to do anything at all. Just apply gentle pressure when fitting it and it will probably form itself to the curve. I got 1.5" rigid foam to conform (mostly) to the approximately 20" radius in the roof corners of our Silver Dome. A few panels snapped on the outside (foil) face, but I just put some aluminium tape on the breaks and fit it back in. If you're having problems, kerfing as others suggested will work. I also used Reflectix on the front corners, but it's more expensive and not as good R value as rigid foam.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Oct 30, 2018 11:50:48 GMT -8
If the insulation your using is rigid you could always make a slight horizontal cuts to achieve a bend in the area facing the curve part your trying to insulation. Danny
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