Sound deadening alternatives

Post by **orangebooboobearcrew** » 29 Apr 2008, 20:02

Hi,

I have poured over the numerous posts regarding insulating your van but am looking for a cheap way of sound deadening our van before thermally insulating it.

Is there anything out there that is fairly cheap but still effective. Dynamat is selling a £80 for 5 sheets and we can't really afford that so is there anything else that people have used that works?

Cheers,

Chris

Post by **toomanytoys** » 29 Apr 2008, 20:07

Is it really that noisey???

Post by **Krisis** » 29 Apr 2008, 20:11

I have used Amdro sheeps wool insulation, sound and heat, lovely stuff

search on flea bay or google it
TTFN Kris

Post by **Smiler** » 29 Apr 2008, 20:12

Ear plugs !

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 29 Apr 2008, 20:15

Use self adhesive flashing tape. Works very well, and is cheap..ish. From Screwfix 225mm x 10m rolls.
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Post by **syncroandy** » 29 Apr 2008, 20:15

Tetrosyl do bituminous pads 50x50cm in a pack of four for about £25.

However if you do the insulation properly this should have a similar effect. When I did my Kombi I used a closed-cell foam from Reimo, which comes in massive sheets in various thicknesses. Bonded to panels with a decent adhesive, this is a pretty good sound-deadening material.

Post by **orangebooboobearcrew** » 30 Apr 2008, 11:19

Thanks everyone for your input - got plenty of options to consider now although I think earplugs is the only one that will drown out the missus!!

Many thanks,

Chris