The higher the R-value, the better the material is at resisting the flow of heat. The better the material is at resisting the flow of heat, the less energy you use. No protective clothing or equipment is required to handle or install it. It does not irritate the skin or lungs when handled therefore, it is a great DIY material. It regulates humidity. As an insulator it has far superior sound insulation because of its higher density, making it ideal for bedrooms, offices or schools.
It is a long lasting product, meaning it does not have to be changed as much as other insulators. However modern treatment techniques mean that sheep wool insulation you buy today will perform very well and resist any sort of pest infestation. It is designed to reflect the sun.
It has no place inside for all sorts of reasons — not least it needs an air gap to work properly, which is highly unlikely to be consistent in a van. Thinsulate was originally purposed in automobiles for sound attenuation. Wool is a better insulator and also better at minimizing sound. Thinsulate is certainly the lesser of other insulation evil mediums but similarly under-performing by comparison to our favorite natural fiber.
Also, why would you want to support a chemical company like 3M? They are trashing our environment. Why would you ever put a toxic, petrochemical-based material in a confined space? Foam is a nasty material that should be discontinued. It does not address moisture challenges, is unsafe to breathe, makes noise when driving and is likely to spend a few thousand years in the ocean once your van is re-purposed. Foam board is cheap! Measuring and Installing. Your insulation should be as thick as your build will allow.
Some spaces more some less. There is a surprising amount of room in the headliner. Measure the square footage and note the desired depth; you will then know what to buy and how much. Casting aside complexities, the easy answer is to say as much as you can fit in the space. The structure is a metal box; it changes temperature rapidly.
Mitigating contact between the living space and the exterior elements is paramount to an enjoyable environment. Insulation will help dramatically and should be placed across the entire thermal bridge for the best results.
That said, there is a chart with suggestions that draws from our experience in the space on the Havelock Wool vanlife page. Use batts. They are versatile, meaning they can be used easily in any application. No chemical binders make for a pleasurable experience. Yes, although time-consuming this is a terrific way to increase thermal efficiency and relieve your OCD tendencies. Keep it simple.
Measure the area you plan to insulate height and length and take note of the average depth. Once you have the square footage apply the associated depths and you will have an idea for insulation needed.
An average build uses boxes of batts. Any overage should be used for stuffing all the various holes, door panels, headliners, nooks and crannies. Insulate each of them with wool. The same goes for the ceiling.
Wool does well in all scenarios, it can just require varied creativity to keep the batts in place until the finished product is installed. Call us for ideas. Everyone does it differently. Yes, if you are sleeping or cooking then you will want one of these. Again, you live in a metal box and it needs some ventilation.
If a highly conductive material like metal reaches from the exterior to the interior of a building it will carry temperature differential in either direction. To simplify, think of a metal beam exposed to the inside and outside of a building. Now imagine cold wintry temperatures. The beam will carry the cold exterior temperatures within an inch or finished wall thickness of your living space and create noticeable cold spots.
This is thermal bridging in its most simplistic form. Now fast forward to your van. The whole thing is a thermal bridge. Ideally, you will find ways to create a gap or thermal break between the metal structure and your finished wall. Condensation is the conversion of a vapor or a gas to a liquid.
It most often refers to the cycle of water. Think of it this way: you just bought a loaf of bread at a bakery and are sitting at a table having a coffee in the sun. The bread and the plastic bag it is in started dry; as it heats in the sun, suddenly there is noticeable moisture inside of the sealed bag. Say hello to condensation. This is one example of many for this occurrence.
Also, we suggest you let condensation concern you more than road noise. In the space between your van interior and the walls, condensation will flourish. If you insert the wrong materials so too will mold. Exposure to whatever grows inside your rig is unhealthy at best and dangerous at worst. Put it in the garbage. Condensation is inevitable and entirely unavoidable.
Plan for escape routes not a feeble, misguided attempt at barriers. Shipping is a nuisance. We use Fedex and pass on our costs. When you receive the box please cut open immediately and allow the wool to expand. The wool might need to acclimate for a day to regain its loft. Yes, we have a high-roof Sprinter crew van. We fit it ourselves and are just now on a second round to enhance our experience.
Note ours is more winter than summer given the passion to ski. Either way, we appreciate preferences vary and there is no playbook for how conversion should unfold. For acoustic underlay applications, Sheep Wool Insulation produces the SilentWool range, with products for joists, floors and carpets. Maximising the benefits of wool fibres, Chimney Sheep- the simple and easy way to reduce chimney heat loss.
To purchase go to : Chimney sheep. To ensure proper installation, suitable fitting accessories are also available. Airtight membranes and accessories will minimise air leakage from the living space into the building elements.
Contact our team today with any queries and receive a quote or sample delivered direct to your door. Why Sheep Wool?
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