Tips on insulating a trailer with less than $100

July 13, 2009

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  • Measure twice, cut once (and in our case, multiply by 6).
  • Follow directions when applying the contact cement.
  • Use whatever you have to provide extra pressure while the adhesive sets (like c-clamps, ski poles, your head).
  • Be happy with the results (or else).

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All told I spent about $60 on EPS insulation + about $30 on glue. Getting ready to set a move-in date this summer. (This wasn’t meant to be a pinto bean ad, really.)

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James King July 13, 2009 at 11:12 pm

I did think at first that you used pinto beans to insulate your house … I’ve heard of using popcorn as a packing material, so it wasn’t too far of a stretch to think of mashed beans as an insulator. A yummy insulator for bugs. :) The house is looking good!

thistinyhouse July 14, 2009 at 7:36 am

Mmmm, mashed beans. Great idea for saving even more money!

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