Insulating a teardrop

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Insulating a teardrop

Postby Northernfishingnut » Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:47 pm

Has anyone tried to use spray foam as insulation in their teardrop. I would be interested in hearing the pro and cons of using it.
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Re: Insulating a teardrop

Postby tony.latham » Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:06 pm

Northernfishingnut wrote:Has anyone tried to use spray foam as insulation in their teardrop. I would be interested in hearing the pro and cons of using it.


I think it'd be a mistake. A giant mess.

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Foam board works well and is easy to install. No muss no fuss.

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Re: Insulating a teardrop

Postby MickinOz » Wed Feb 15, 2023 7:54 pm

I think it would cause bulges in your walls.
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Re: Insulating a teardrop

Postby Shadow Catcher » Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:57 pm

We have 1.5" EPS, one reason to not use sprayed foam it is harder to remove if you have a problem
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Re: Insulating a teardrop

Postby Pmullen503 » Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:13 pm

You won't regret insulation but you rapidly reach a point of diminishing returns. The small volume inside means you'll need fresh air. Pretty soon the air change requirements negate most of the advantage of extra insulation.
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