NEWBIE Generic Benroy 1 1/2" spars.....1 1/2" insu

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NEWBIE Generic Benroy 1 1/2" spars.....1 1/2" insu

Postby seahorse » Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:32 pm

Hello all GREAT SITE! I'm building the generic benroy and installed 1 1/2" spars. My question is....Do you fill the 1 1/2" void or use 3/4" insul board? :thinking:
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Postby Hardin Valley Magic » Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:52 pm

In my case I insulated with double layer 3/4" blue board insulation. Top sides and bottom. Not to say it "IS" the way to do it. It is just how I done it.
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Postby PaulC » Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:02 pm

Welcome to the mayhem, Seahorse. Great to see someone asking pertinent questions right off the bat.
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Postby seahorse » Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:36 pm

Thank you for your quick reply's and kind words! I guess my question is....Should the insulation fill the void to help support the roof?
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Postby critter » Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:01 am

hey,
welcome and yep id fill the void! it wont cost much and should make it more comfy and im all for comfy :applause: :thumbsup:
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Postby madjack » Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:27 am

Welcome to land of...no make that....naw...just welcome aboard :lol: ...yes I would definitely fill the void both to help support the roof but as importantly to leave no room for condensation to form between the roof and ceiling....As HVM alluded to...we luv pics so puhleeeaazz take some to prove ya dit it ya'self and to show us...cause we really do love da pics (ok Steven....that was for you) :D :lol: ;)
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Postby bledsoe3 » Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:37 am

Seahorse, Welcome! I'm building the Generic Benroy too. As others have stated, yes you should fill the voids. I used the ridge (pink) foam boards in the flat areas and the blue backed boards in the radius. It bends a lot easier. You can check out my build pictures here. http://tnttt.com/album_ ... er_id=1098 If you have question about this build, I'll try to help.
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Postby mikeschn » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:12 am

Welcome to the forum Seahorse,

I agree with everything that the guys said up there... But since I didn't have any of the blue backed stuff I used pink stuff, and kerfed it. A lot more work, but it works. I would try to find the blue backed stuff though... Bledsoe has some good photos of that... I'm thinking of this one in particular...
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Postby seahorse » Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:45 am

Thanks guys, that answers my question and more.....and yes pictures will be posted.......Rob :thumbsup:
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