Glad I watched this. I am starting a build. I dont have the floor in yet. I think im going to insulate BEFORE the floor goes in. You did a great job but it looked like somewhat of a pain. Thanks for sharing.
It's always best to do things in the proper order when you can. For sure it was a bit of work but I had all the time in the world to get it done, so at least I had that going for me. Thanks for watching! :D
Nice job Marc, probably nice to get get that done. I've been procrastinating mine for a couple years but it's been easy because I seldom seek very cold weather and since the diesel heater is on the floor usually my feet are hotter than I even want them to be
Thanks, Mr. Kenny! Entirely made possible by that generous donation. Since I've been using electric heat at night during winter, seems like a worthy upgrade. Might save me a couple dollars a month. I also hope it helps with an issue which I'll be covering in video soon. It does seem a tiny bit quieter in there as well, which is always nice here in my noisy neighborhood. Always good to hear from ya! :D
Looks great! As far as the metal to cover the front edge of exposed insulation board, could you use a piece of metal edging for roofing? Make cuts at each angle change and bend it around. Maybe but a pop rivet at each area you cut. VHB tape to hold it? Just a little spit balling here. Thanks for sharing with us
I know hind sight is 20-20 but I would have cut those 2' pieces down to 1', installed one in, then use spray foam (minimal expanding) in between when adding the second piece. You could have used the spray foam on the outside edges as well. Might have given you a little extra insulation factor.
Hi, Tom! Most of the pieces are super tight to the edges, not much need for foam there. I could use a little at the front weird little angled pieces. Due to the layout of the c channels I had to do much like you described. Some foam there might help to keep the smaller pieces from falling out. Not overly worried about r value as the rest of the trailer only has 1 inch of insulation compared to the 2 inches under the floor now. :D
Not sure of a brand as they were donated to me. But galvanized metal washers. I'll go measure them later for you. I was originally going to use some plastic washers from Amazon. And then I got a pile of the metal ones.
Why gidn't you flush cut all those screws with a grinder before installing the foam boards? I am talking about the screws that were originally screwed to attacht the OSB floor panels to the frame steel channels.
I did grind them all down beforehand except for the first one which I left long in order to demonstrate for the camera. I used a 50 grit belt on the belt sander because I don't have a bench type grinder that is not set up for lapidary use. I do have a hand held grinder, but I think the belt sander works good. :D
Wait, I now think you are talking about the protruding screws from the inside out. Cutting those screws too short can cause weakness in the screw connection, and just cutting some off would be more work.
Great job Marc! Gonna be nice on those cold mornings to not step down on frozen carpet!
I sure hope so, Patricia! Perhaps I'll be able to keep the trailer heated without breaking the bank.
Glad I watched this. I am starting a build. I dont have the floor in yet. I think im going to insulate BEFORE the floor goes in. You did a great job but it looked like somewhat of a pain. Thanks for sharing.
It's always best to do things in the proper order when you can. For sure it was a bit of work but I had all the time in the world to get it done, so at least I had that going for me. Thanks for watching! :D
Nice job Marc, probably nice to get get that done. I've been procrastinating mine for a couple years but it's been easy because I seldom seek very cold weather and since the diesel heater is on the floor usually my feet are hotter than I even want them to be
Thanks, Mr. Kenny!
Entirely made possible by that generous donation.
Since I've been using electric heat at night during winter, seems like a worthy upgrade. Might save me a couple dollars a month. I also hope it helps with an issue which I'll be covering in video soon. It does seem a tiny bit quieter in there as well, which is always nice here in my noisy neighborhood.
Always good to hear from ya! :D
Looks great! As far as the metal to cover the front edge of exposed insulation board, could you use a piece of metal edging for roofing? Make cuts at each angle change and bend it around. Maybe but a pop rivet at each area you cut. VHB tape to hold it? Just a little spit balling here. Thanks for sharing with us
Great idea! I had found some scrap aluminum drip edge in my piles of crap. Just haven't put it on yet. Thanks, Jay! :D
I know hind sight is 20-20 but I would have cut those 2' pieces down to 1', installed one in, then use spray foam (minimal expanding) in between when adding the second piece. You could have used the spray foam on the outside edges as well. Might have given you a little extra insulation factor.
Hi, Tom!
Most of the pieces are super tight to the edges, not much need for foam there. I could use a little at the front weird little angled pieces. Due to the layout of the c channels I had to do much like you described. Some foam there might help to keep the smaller pieces from falling out. Not overly worried about r value as the rest of the trailer only has 1 inch of insulation compared to the 2 inches under the floor now. :D
What kind of washers are those Mark? Great job! I need to do the same project.
Not sure of a brand as they were donated to me. But galvanized metal washers. I'll go measure them later for you. I was originally going to use some plastic washers from Amazon. And then I got a pile of the metal ones.
Why gidn't you flush cut all those screws with a grinder before installing the foam boards? I am talking about the screws that were originally screwed to attacht the OSB floor panels to the frame steel channels.
I did grind them all down beforehand except for the first one which I left long in order to demonstrate for the camera. I used a 50 grit belt on the belt sander because I don't have a bench type grinder that is not set up for lapidary use. I do have a hand held grinder, but I think the belt sander works good. :D
Wait, I now think you are talking about the protruding screws from the inside out. Cutting those screws too short can cause weakness in the screw connection, and just cutting some off would be more work.
You could cut them down some. Probably best to leave 3/8ths to a 1/2" of screw protruding for strength.
Why pre drilling holes no need
I've got the OCD for pre drilling! lol. With a predrilled hole I do think it's easier to get a proper mild torque on the screw. :D