Robert / Susan Harper wrote:
>> You'll notice that they installed the bats of fiberglass between the frame
> and the floor: probably a great time saver for the factory, but a major
> reduction in R-value, since it is compressed to a thickness of about 1/8"
> everywhere it crosses the frame. I will replace with new bats cut to fit
> each "compartment". I want to keep it off of the belly pan, but have not yet
> decided how to do so securely and without reducing the loft too much. Ideas
> appreciated.
I used 2" styrofoam insulation. It cuts with a cheap hot knife from
Home Depot, so fitting around plumbing is easy. I attached each bay
section with a couple of 2" screws. This resulted in a a 1/2" clearance
between the insulation and the belly skin - good for moisture drainage.
That's the other advantage - it doesn't sog down with water, and the
mice & other vermin don't like it as well as the fiberglass batts. It
also doesn't pack down and loose it's R value as all the stuff I removed
had done.
RJ
'65 Caravel
