Insulating

Our friend, Noah, finishing up the insulation.

After a month of hiding away from the heat and smoke, we are finally making progress, again, on the bus.  Thanks to the help of a dear friend (thanks Noah!), we have wiring done and our first layer of insulation on the ceiling.  We are hoping the insulation will make bus life more comfortable for us in the summer and winter months.  We will be using Low-E Wrap and Rigid Foam on the ceiling, floor and walls.  The ceiling and walls will then get a layer of wood paneling; the floor we are still undecided.  Since we are attempting to use almost all salvaged goods our options are limited.  We hope for cork, bamboo, Marmoleum or engineered wood for our flooring but so far have only come across maple-look laminate.  We want to keep in consideration the thickness of the flooring and the method it is applied.  Keeping our fingers crossed that something perfect comes along soon.


For now, we will be finishing the ceiling, removing and patching windows, wiring and insulating the walls, and then laying the insulation underfoot, followed by flooring.  After all this, we will begin to see the interior space form.


On a fun note, we are talking about what to paint on the outside of the bus. We have lot's of ideas but are yet to settle on a design and colors.  We will update once we decide.


Warmly,
Marissa