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12-26-2016, 10:38 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Prodex Total Insulation
was looking at how they insulate a Quonset Hut........
What Makes Prodex Total Insulation Superior to Fiberglass and Spray in Metal Quonset Buildings?
- R-value 16 unaffected by humidity
- Prevents 97% of radiant heat transfer
- Vapor barrier
- Prevents condensation
- 19dba contact noise reduction
- 90 degree Celsius (194 Fahrenheit) contact temperature rating
- UV resistance
- Does not promote mold or mildew
- Does not provide for nesting of rodents, bugs or birds
- Seals around nails (no leak)
- Made with 100% recyclable virgin raw materials.
Prodex Total Metal Building Insulation = Insulation R-value 16 + Radiant Barrier + Vapor Barrier All in One Product. One solution to Cold, Heat and Condensation - You'll be warm in winter, cool in summer and dry all the time.
Quonset Hut Insulation
I have no affiliation.... Except I have a metal bus
looks like it's in Houston Tx
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12-26-2016, 10:42 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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12-27-2016, 07:10 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: hills of sw virginia
Posts: 889
Year: 1996
Chassis: thomas
Engine: 8.3 cummins
Rated Cap: 11 window
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same stuff that lowes sells, dont waist your money
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12-27-2016, 07:58 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Pensacola and Crystal River, FL
Posts: 647
Year: 1998
Coachwork: AmTran International
Chassis: 3800
Engine: Navistar 7.6L
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Quote:
Originally Posted by superdave
same stuff that lowes sells, dont waist your money
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I can find Reflectix at Lowes but not Prodex.
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12-27-2016, 08:13 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Another bad apple is Insulation4less, which retails a thin product called Prodex Total. On its website, the company states, “Prodex Total has a nominal thickness of 5 mm (13/64 inch) closed cell polyethylene foam covered on both sides with .0012 (00.03 mm) aluminum foil facing. ... R-value R-16 unaffected by humidity.”
Prodex may be unaffected by humidity — but it is seriously affected by gross exaggeration.
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This is from a "green" building advice site.
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12-27-2016, 08:17 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Pensacola and Crystal River, FL
Posts: 647
Year: 1998
Coachwork: AmTran International
Chassis: 3800
Engine: Navistar 7.6L
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I also noticed on their website that they ship out small quanities all day everyday.
But if you want to pick some up from the "factory" in Houston you have to buy 35,000 sq. ft.
My bet there is no "factory" and they are just some guy with a warehouse of Chinese made stuff.
And the makers of Reflectix is just as bad at exaggeration, boasting "up to" R-21.
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12-27-2016, 09:23 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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I pretty much ignore any and all manufacturer's claims. Especially regarding R-Values. I did use Relectix but strictly as a radiant barrier material. I just don't have room for enough rigid or spray foam to make it worth the price.
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12-27-2016, 11:59 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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As a "learning" follower of this forum, I wondered what the "skilled and knowledgeable" ones have used for their builds? Being in the Houston area, I think that the humidity/condensation aspect would be very important, followed by the heat barrier. I plan to paint the outside roof with a fiber added paint, but still not sure of best interior insulation.
I wait your suggestions and pictures, oh learned ones. (I love this place)
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12-27-2016, 01:51 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1olfart
As a "learning" follower of this forum, I wondered what the "skilled and knowledgeable" ones have used for their builds? Being in the Houston area, I think that the humidity/condensation aspect would be very important, followed by the heat barrier. I plan to paint the outside roof with a fiber added paint, but still not sure of best interior insulation.
I wait your suggestions and pictures, oh learned ones. (I love this place)
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IS my sarcasm meter maxed out?
Pretty much everyone who's at all serious about really insulating uses real insulation. Foam board or spray in foam are the two most popular, I'd say.
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12-27-2016, 02:12 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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Thanks Sunshine.
That IS what I was thinking, but always interested in everyone's view. Seems like some new product comes out, just as I think I've figured it out. I'm eyeing a 40 year old bus, and want to make sure I only have to do it once.
Now, get some more popcorn, and maybe an adult beverage.(lol)
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12-27-2016, 02:50 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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No worries, cupcake!
Maybe an adult herbal refreshment.
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12-27-2016, 05:26 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
No worries, cupcake!
Maybe an adult herbal refreshment.
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count me in
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12-28-2016, 12:47 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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Just noticed that my smiley face didn't get from my phone to the forum. So ECCB (sunshine) you're ok with me. ( Peanut & Charlie Brown gave me that thought) However if we ever were to meet, I think the "cupcake" thing would be far, far away from anything you would be thinking. A 6'3", 275 lb. cupcake ain't that pretty.
I'll keep reading, and hopefully learning. No popcorn here, but way to many left overs, and unhealthy snacks.
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12-28-2016, 01:05 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1olfart
Just noticed that my smiley face didn't get from my phone to the forum. So ECCB (sunshine) you're ok with me. ( Peanut & Charlie Brown gave me that thought) However if we ever were to meet, I think the "cupcake" thing would be far, far away from anything you would be thinking. A 6'3", 275 lb. cupcake ain't that pretty.
I'll keep reading, and hopefully learning. No popcorn here, but way to many left overs, and unhealthy snacks.
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Funny, as my dad calls me that once in a while. No hard feelings, man. Its the internet, after all. I figured one pet name deserved another!
First beer is on me, olfart.
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