Vanlife: Which insulation is the best?
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- čas přidán 31. 08. 2020
- #vanlife #Sheepswool #insulation
Sheeps wool is the best material for insulating a van, it is the most environmentally friendly as well as providing many other benefits. In this DYI series on converting a van into a camper, rv, adventure mobile I will discuss why I think Sheepswool is the best option while also discussing other popular materials.
I used Isolena wool produced by a nice family run business in Austria called Lehner. www.lehner-wool.com/
Here is a link to their brochure that has tons of helpful information. www.lehner-wool.com/materialien/
Great tips Brian. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it could be of some help :)
Hey! Glad to see you back!!
Glad to be back :)
Trying to avoid animal products so thinking about the thinsulate over wool. Appreciate the video.
Very good presentation and information
Spray foam has a significantly higher R value than the others and coverage is much better. Plus with spray foam their is a near perfect vapour barrier against the metal. Why would you want to remove the spray foam to sell the vehicle! I would be interested in seeing what the sheep’s wool looks like after being in the walls for a few years. Will it settle and pool at the bottom of the pockets?
Hey Shawn! Yes higher R Value but also at least twice the cost, also the worst for the environment. The reason for wanting to remove it is if I decide I am not using the van enough and want to sell it...i think there is a larger market for selling a commercial van than a DIY camper. Regarding the form of the sheep's wool after a few years, I will have to wait and see. But I did use thin metal(with plastic coating) wire to hang it from the top and side to hopefully stop it from sagging or settle in a pool at the bottom.
Have used thinslulate and lambswool in my previous 2 conversions. But for the one coming up I am concerned about where the moisture trapped by the temperature difference actually goes. Surely it stays trapped inside the panels and over time causes excessive rust? Have not yet found a definitive point of view on this.... I guess one layer of thinsulate allows a significant air gap which is very important?
Bravissimo Brian! video molto interessante!
thanks :)
A nice video, hello from beautiful Croatia
thanks! Can't wait to bring the van to Croatia
Yes sheep's wool is great when it comes to thermal properties and it being naturally sourced, but unlike alternatives like rockwool it isn't fire resistant. Something to have in mind when dealing with a van
Being organic won’t it risk molding? Not critiquing, just sharing a concern I’d have putting it in.
It's naturally mold resistant
thank you
But this thing that wool absorb and release umidity, in long time, isn't it a problem that can create rust on the car body?
Hi Brian,
Great video! I am Austrian and Isolena was recommended by almost everyone who works with sustainable materials. My only questions would be how you will install it? Will you add a vapour barrier at some point and if so when? Would love to see how you will install it - are you planning a video on that too? :)
Hi Lisa, the material is great...and my installation video is coming soon. I did not use a vapour barrier, because after doing much research, it is only funtional if it is 100% air tight, which is virtually impossible. This way it saved me time and money to go without. Stay tuned for that video.
This was great, thank you! And for giving a shit about the environment 🙌🏻
Cool
Thanks
How much did the sheep's wool cost YOU
my dad has a foam spary in a garage and mice chew it and birds peck nests into it. it sucks overtime.
I read that alpaca wool has a higher r value. I am definitely in between sheep and alpaca!
What about the sheeps Horrorible treatment.???
Why didn’t u include XPS, EPS and POLYISO?
Sheep's wool is a terrible idea because it'll actively absorb any moisture between the van's panels. It might b environmentally friendly but it's completely unsuitable for insulating a van that will deal with moisture problems. You're practically guaranteeing moisture build-up in your van.
What about allergies! Does it cause you any problems?
funny you should ask. I actually looked up wool allergy, and google said this "It is a common misconception that wool can cause an allergic reaction. Studies show that all fibers, not only wool, can provoke a prickle sensation on the skin if the fibre end is coarse enough. This prickle can be itchy and cause irritation, but it is not allergy."
The voc on spray foam is probably not good for you.
We used air cell insulation.
what is that? Vapor barier?
@@TheTravelVlogger Vapour barrier, thermal break. Good stuff. But works the best when you use 2 sheets of it and an air gap between.
The r value is no where near on the wool to spray foam comparison. 7 total on wool and 5 per inch on spray foam.
Wool better then right?!
Sheeps insulation smells terrible after a few months.
Lost me at tree hugging bs. Remind us what type of dinosaur u running van on exactly?
Undo the buildout and Pull out the insulation if you don’t like van life? FFS that has to be one of the dumbest reasons I’ve ever heard. 😂