I pulled out the frig.Looks like fiberglass style insulation attached to the side walls in the frig area. On one side, the frig caught some of the insulation and pulled it back, reducing its effect.This doesn't look like a very good job.I found some Styrofoam that I could glue to the sides and do a better job (I think) of insulation.Any reason not the use Styrofoam. It won't be perfect coverage due to a lot of wires hanging on/from the walls. It should be better in my opinion.Thanks!Pat

No but it's better to use the insulation board you can get in the big box hardware stores. It is polyurethane with aluminum foil on both faces. In my experience styrofoam does not age well and will be reduceed to a pile of white granules eventually. Lots of people pull out fiberglass and replace it with the insulation boards. Fiberglass is ruined if it gets wet.

I agree the polyisocyanurate board is much better for this- the top is the most critical.

Chris Bryant wrote:I agree the polyisocyanurate board is much better for this- the top is the most critical.Thank you. :)

agesilaus wrote:No but it's better to use the insulation board you can get in the big box hardware stores. It is polyurethane with aluminum foil on both faces. In my experience styrofoam does not age well and will be reduceed to a pile of white granules eventually. Lots of people pull out fiberglass and replace it with the insulation boards. Fiberglass is ruined if it gets wet.I assume the insulation board can be attached with liquid nail.Pat

I assume the insulation board can be attached with liquid nail.------------------------------Yes it can

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Jay_Pat
Explorer
Nov 12, 2015
Ok, I should be able to stick some insulation board to the ceiling.
I don't think I can stick anything to the top of the frig and get it thru the hole.
I'll check it out.
Thanks!
Pat
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Nov 12, 2015
Jay Pat wrote:
Chris Bryant wrote:
I agree the polyisocyanurate board is much better for this- the top is the most critical.

Chris, are you talking about the top of the frig or the ceiling above the frig.
Thanks.
Pat
Both, actually.
Jay_Pat
Explorer
Nov 11, 2015
Chris Bryant wrote:
I agree the polyisocyanurate board is much better for this- the top is the most critical.

Chris, are you talking about the top of the frig or the ceiling above the frig.
Thanks.
Pat
Jay_Pat
Explorer
Nov 11, 2015
Chris Bryant wrote:
I would just use an adhesive caulk. It won't take much to hold the panels, and the caulk would be removable, if need be.

Thank you!
Pat
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Nov 11, 2015
I would just use an adhesive caulk. It won't take much to hold the panels, and the caulk would be removable, if need be.
Jay_Pat
Explorer
Nov 11, 2015
agesilaus wrote:
I assume the insulation board can be attached with liquid nail.
------------------------------

Yes it can

I'll pick some up in the morning.
Thank you!!
Pat
agesilaus
Explorer III
Nov 11, 2015
I assume the insulation board can be attached with liquid nail.
------------------------------

Yes it can
Jay_Pat
Explorer
Nov 11, 2015
agesilaus wrote:
No but it's better to use the insulation board you can get in the big box hardware stores. It is polyurethane with aluminum foil on both faces. In my experience styrofoam does not age well and will be reduceed to a pile of white granules eventually. Lots of people pull out fiberglass and replace it with the insulation boards. Fiberglass is ruined if it gets wet.

I assume the insulation board can be attached with liquid nail.
Pat
gbopp
Explorer
Nov 11, 2015
Chris Bryant wrote:
I agree the polyisocyanurate board is much better for this- the top is the most critical.

Thank you. :)
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Nov 11, 2015
I agree the polyisocyanurate board is much better for this- the top is the most critical.

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