Sound insulation of doghouse

Dutch_12078 wrote:

GTN_and_Catz wrote:

Dutch_12078 wrote:
On our F-53 based coach, I removed the cheesy 1/4" aluminum/foam liner that was originally installed, at least what was left of it. I replaced it with "B-Quiet Hliner", a 1/2" thick thermo/acoustic foam with a reinforced aluminum skin on both the doghouse and under the driver and passenger side floors. According to the manufacturer, "It reduces engine noise in the interior of the vehicle and also reflects the majority of the heat from the engine." My before and after sound measurements showed about a 10dB reduction at 2,000 RPM stationary. On the road, we've also found a noticeable reduction in the temperature of the dog house after several hours of travel.

Dutch,
How much 1/2" material did you order to complete the job and did you need additional adhesive to make it adhere properly?
Gene

I bought two 12.75 sq ft sheets, but one sheet got the job done, albeit I skimped a bit on the outer edges of the floors where the heat and sound have little effect anyway. Different sized dog houses will take more or less material of course. As I recall, the shipping cost was pretty reasonable, so you might order just one sheet first and see how far it goes.

If you clean the surfaces well, the self-adhesive is quite strong. Make sure of your cuts and positioning before applying it, it doesn't pull away easily to reposition it.

Mine's an F-53 as well with the same poor original aluminum/foam liner. I'll do as you suggest and start with a single sheet and see how it goes. Thanks for the input Dutch.