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DIY & Home Improvement

librechik

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3. I would use styro--doesn't fly up in my face, easier to shape

Reply to Kali (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 01:18 PM

Feb 2017

I like your whole design idea. Very thorough, IMO. I f you relly want to save $ get the foil backed foam insulation, then no urgent need to cover with plastic ; the foil is quite efficient.

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what should I use to insulate the lid of an old chest freezer? [View all] Kali Feb 2017 OP

One man's vote - just get some sheet styrofoam from Lowes/HD. cut to size. glue in place. boom. n/t CincyDem Feb 2017 #1

Closed Cell Foam zipplewrath Feb 2017 #2

I would use styro--doesn't fly up in my face, easier to shape librechik Feb 2017 #3

I wouldn't want the danger of fiberglass fibers around food Warpy Feb 2017 #4

oooo bubble wrap! Kali Feb 2017 #5

Would something like this work? ret5hd Feb 2017 #6

it probably would! Kali Feb 2017 #7