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Love your videos guys…I am at about the same point in my van build as you guys, but I went with foam back foil on the van metal, then 25mm kingspan board, recycled loft insulation (cos I did not want to throw it out as it looked pretty new) and foil wrap as a vapour barrier……Now after watching your video am not too sure about the vapour barrier…but its done now so fingers crossed.
Your smashing this build out…Good job on the carpet – Can`t wait for the electrics because that’s where i am at the moment with mine.
daft question, but just doing my first van,, will does the infra red heat from silver foil travel through the sheeps wool .. or panels ,, or does it just heat up the gap….. thanks
I’m not sure if I’ve read the question correctly so correct me if my answer is completely wrong. But the foil is there to reflect the heat in on the cold days and out on the hot days, similarly to how it works when you use it for radiators in a house or thermal blinds on your windows 🤗. The sheeps wool will also help with this but not in a reflective way 🤗
I haven’t even finished my 1st van build yet and you are on your 4th!
Top Tip. That spray adhesive is supposed to be sprayed on both surfaces. So wall and carpet. Let it go tacky then stick together 👍.
Build is looking good!
They have built 4 vans and lived in them for years, you haven’t built any but you are giving them tips 🤔
@Staci Le Harve I suggest you do some more research about me before posting misinformation. You don’t need to build vans to give some one tips also. This stuff carries through to loads of different things. You need to brush up on your researching skills.
yay
love your choice of insulation
rate my carpet 1… lol only because I would have folded the top bit over the lower bit but it does look fab 🙂
Well I think you did a 10/10 job! 🎉
Never ever used a vapour barrier and vans just have been back to after several years still bone dry
That is amazing to hear 🤗 makes me feel like we made the right decision
@Nic Roams (Nic & Sam)
Definitely
You’ll never see a vapour layer in a Hymer
Are you organising any meet-ups soon BTW?
I found the Tuff cut first aid scissors, ideal for cutting the 4 way stretch carpet.
“Inshalation”
Contentious issue, but speaking from experience, I bought a second hand self build a few years ago that had no vapour barrier. It later failed it’s MoT due to severe rust which had been covered up. When I investigated later and removed the panels the insulation was soaking wet. Moisture had collected in the cills and rotted it from the inside out. Personal choice, but the van I am building now has a vapour barrier throughout. I guess time will tell which is the best method.
It’s so hard to know which is truly best, my worry with a vapour barrier is that you do naturally trap moisture behind the scenes especially if building in winter. I know it’s not much but it’s something. Then there is making sure every single gap is covered because if moisture gets behind the scenes it will be trapped there for a while. Personally I think no vapour barrier gives you a better chance of keeping the insulation dry.
Personally I think the goal with whatever way someone decides to insulate is to just make sure the van is well ventilated and there is a heat source ♥️ I hope it all goes well for the both of us 🍀
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. Ventilation and heating is definitely the key to keeping moisture at bay. Good luck with your build. Looking forward to seeing the results! 🙂
Hey! Thanks so much for helping me decide on whether to vapour barrier or not😂 can I just ask, what size of the thermafleece did you get? I’m converting a smaller van but don’t really know how much to get and what size would be helpful to fit into gaps
Yes sealing it all in is bad news, your way is best, if you use a barrier then interstitial condensation occurs and will cause corrosion a common mistake with van builds. You don’t even need the silver foil on a white van because it won’t get too warm in the sun, especially in winter. 🌞👍
Re: the foil insulation. My understanding is that unless there’s an air gap on at least one side of the foil, it’s ineffective. Other than as a vapour barrier, it’s only use is as a radiant heat barrier. If there’s no air gap then radiant heat becomes obsolete and conduction through foil is very efficient. Please let me know if you (or anyone else) have any insights into this?