Sound / heat barrier ??

MickyG · Veteran Member

Sound / heat barrier ??

hwscowboy · Guru

I have none in my 54 other than the factory stuff,on my 49 I am installing the acoustic shield from eastwood

Beaumont67SD · Guru

MickyG - What about this Prodex stuff...cheap price, superior product and could be relatively effective, in an unrelated auto application?
Mostly used in the construction trade...just 50 cents / sq. ft. in CND $$.
- get on their email list & real sale price approx. $200/roll US (for 700 sq. ft.) plus $50 shipping to MI boarder
- far cheaper than the Eastwood relabeled products

I used it under the roof of my sun room, 2 years ago / reduced the heat rays of the sun, by 20 degrees F, made room enjoyable, in summer.

Home Hardware sells exact same stuff, in mini sizes to insulate water heaters, pipes, etc. / marked up +10x...go there to see the thin & strong insulated aluminum foil.

Cheers, LARRY

www.insulation4less.com/Insulation4lessProduct-1-Prodex-Total-48-Inch.aspx
One solution for Heat, Condensation and Cold. Reflective aluminum foil on each side of 5mm (13/64 inch) closed-cell polyethylene foam center.
Prodex Difference: R 16 unaffected by humidity : Prevents condensation : Prevents 97% of radiant heat transfer : Vapor barrier:
Prodex Total 48 Inch Insulation: One 4 ft x 175 ft (700 sq. ft.) roll / Regular $304.95, Sale $244.9

-- Edited by Beaumont67SD on Monday 25th of May 2015 08:18:35 AM

50sedandelivery · Addicted!

I have the same questions as I'm wanting to deaden any road noise I can while I've got access to the interior body of the SD.
I have used a similar product to Prodex when I insulated my metal roofed shop and it works incredibly well at reflecting heat gain here in sunny California. I have been considering using it in the Delivery mainly for it's insulative benefits but I'm not sure what it would do for sound deadening though. It may not be good for floor pans as any weight or impact could pop the cells.

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Here's, a link to a great Canadian company with some really good products.

Compare the price of their B-Quiet product to Dynamat.

They are great to deal with, and they'll also send you samples.

B-Quiet

MickyG · Veteran Member

Well ... I've received the new carpet yesterday and to my surprise, there was a good 3/4 inch of sound deadening material underneath ... sooooo .... i've decided to keep the rest of my money in my pocket ...

Thanks for your help everyone !!

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

I use Dynamat only

50sedandelivery · Addicted!

I came across a material known in the U.S. as "Bitchuthane"that is primarily used as a flashing membrane to weatherproof window and door installations during construction. It sells here at Home Depot for about $0.75/ sq.ft in 6" and 12" x 50' rolls. Hughly cheaper than other sound-deadoning products.

It is 1.2 mm. thickness with a peel off film so is sticky double-sided. To me it looks like Dynamat but at way less buckeroos. I have tried a couple of sample pieces on the interior sidewalls of the Delivery and it seems to stay there. I bought a 12" x 50' roll and will definitely use it on the floor pans, but I have concerns about mounting it above the headliner in case it looses adhesion during a hot day in the sun (of which we have many here). Also not sure whether the material will emit any tar-type smell in the heat.

Anyone have any experience with these issues with Dynamat or other products?

NOS · Poncho Master!

427carl wrote:
I use Dynamat only

great info Carl; we hear the stories it stinks, melts, comes unglued and basic dos'nt do the job. You only get what you pay for

Dale