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Re: [GMCnet] What is the best Front Cockpit Ceiling insulation to use ? [message #325544 is a reply to message #325539] Mon, 30 October 2017 02:43 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
johnd01 is currently offline  johnd01   United States
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The problem with fiberglass like that is that it needs about 3.5 inches of
space to have the R13 value. If you compress it to 1 inch, you will have
about R4.
Beating foam for insulation effectiveness is hard.

On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 8:59 PM, Dutch Marc wrote:

> Hi Guys, What is the best / correct insulation to use in the front of my
> GMC. I am painting the plastic ceiling on my '73. The old insulation has
> been
> mostly turned to dust.
>
> Todday I picked up some R13 @ HD ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/
> Owens-Corning-R-13-Kraft-Faced-Insulation-Roll-15-in-x-
> 32-ft-RF10/202585857 )
>
> Then I wondered is the stuff that ha been used in my generator & LPG
> compartment is better to use. I think i will be easier to use, not sure
> wich one
> is best
>
> ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reflectix-16-in-x-100-ft-
> Double-Reflective-Insulation-with-Staple-Tab-ST16100/202851859 )
>
> Any input is greatly appreciated !
>
> Grtx Dutch Marc
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