Sheep’s Wool Insulation Sizes

[Climberphil]

So after much debate I’ve decided to use sheep’s wool for insulation, I’ve just ordered some sound deadening and looking at insulation.

which thickness would you recommend using on my t6 for the sides and roof, one size to do it all.

my options are 50mm, 75mm or 100mm

also would you go with the 380mm width or 570mm for ease of use

Thanks, phil

 

[Steve33]

Hi Phil
I have just ordered my wool insulation , one roll of 50 for upper panels and 2 rolls of 75 for lower, in 370 width. Will see how that goes.
Steve

 

[Sepistö]

Hi Phil
I have just ordered my wool insulation , one roll of 50 for upper panels and 2 rolls of 75 for lower, in 370 width. Will see how that goes.
Steve

Hi Steve, how did it go with this amount and how many meters did you have in one roll? I'm just trying to figure out how much to order.

 

[Steve33]

Hi
I found the thicknesses and quantities worked out pretty well. I had enough but not too much left over. They were purchased from Celtic Sustainables, so you can check the roll lengths on their website.

 

[Paynewright]

Just make sure you dont get fleeced by the supplier!

 

[phoenixfc7]

Hi
I found the thicknesses and quantities worked out pretty well. I had enough but not too much left over. They were purchased from Celtic Sustainables, so you can check the roll lengths on their website.

Hi did you find there was an odour? I recently went away for the first time since insulating with sheep’s wool and it smells strongly of a farmyard? I’m going to have to take it out if I can’t find a solution? Same supplier roll came 570x50 x 13 m there was no branding on the packaging but I ordered Thermafleece - Cosywool Sheeps Wool Insulation

 

[Sepistö]

I certainly didn't have any odour. I bought from a different supplier though.

 

[DaveD]

Hi did you find there was an odour? I recently went away for the first time since insulating with sheep’s wool and it smells strongly of a farmyard? I’m going to have to take it out if I can’t find a solution? Same supplier roll came 570x50 x 13 m there was no branding on the packaging but I ordered Thermafleece - Cosywool Sheeps Wool Insulation

I'd complain, hopefully the supplier will be a bit sheepish.

 

[DaveD]

On a serious note, research sheeps wool insulation carefully, there are risks and downsides. Try this for starters;

Insulation - The Green Living Forum

(Thermafleece get a mention, not in a good way.)
I'm not trying to warn people off sheeps wool, there are treatments to ensure that it does not become a haven for vermin:

Would sheep-wool insulation attract moths?

A reader is keen on making their extension eco-friendly, but worries that natural wool insulation might attract clothes moths.

www.saga.co.uk

Just make sure your supplier is using an appropriate treatment, don't go into this blind.

 

[DXX]

Sharp fall in wool prices confirmed - Farmers Guide

The National Sheep Association has said it is disappointed to see that Covid-19 has had a serious impact on wool prices in the UK.

www.farmersguide.co.uk

It should be cheaper than last year as it’s not shifting fast.

 

[DaveD]

Sharp fall in wool prices confirmed - Farmers Guide

The National Sheep Association has said it is disappointed to see that Covid-19 has had a serious impact on wool prices in the UK.

www.farmersguide.co.uk

It should be cheaper than last year as it’s not shifting fast.

I know some farmers have been burning it, the sale price often doesn't cover the haulage costs.

 

[jeanjacquesjean]

Hi did you find there was an odour? I recently went away for the first time since insulating with sheep’s wool and it smells strongly of a farmyard? I’m going to have to take it out if I can’t find a solution? Same supplier roll came 570x50 x 13 m there was no branding on the packaging but I ordered Thermafleece - Cosywool Sheeps Wool Insulation

Hi,

Did the smell disappear in the end? I ordered from the same supplier and am currently experiencing the same issue. There's no ventilation in the van yet though so could be down to that as well.

 

[Steve33]

We've not found a problem with any unpleasant odours. We don't have any ventilation other than opening windows.

 

[Loz]

I had some arrive yesterday from Celtic Sustainables

Thermafleece - Cosywool Sheeps Wool Insulation

Thermafleece Sheeps Wool Insulation suppliers. Thermafleece Cosywool rolls are easy to use sheep wool insulation, supplied in compressed packed rolls for quick installation. Eco Friendly insulation solution for loft insulation, roof, walls and floors.

www.celticsustainables.co.uk

 

[kurienp]

I had some arrive yesterday from Celtic Sustainables

Thermafleece - Cosywool Sheeps Wool Insulation

Thermafleece Sheeps Wool Insulation suppliers. Thermafleece Cosywool rolls are easy to use sheep wool insulation, supplied in compressed packed rolls for quick installation. Eco Friendly insulation solution for loft insulation, roof, walls and floors.

www.celticsustainables.co.uk

Loz, are you planning to apply it to your Cali?

 

[Loz]

Loz, are you planning to apply it to your Cali?

Nope, the loft..

 

[phoenixfc7]

Hi,

Did the smell disappear in the end? I ordered from the same supplier and am currently experiencing the same issue. There's no ventilation in the van yet though so could be down to that as well.

Hi no it didn't certain envirnments and it comes back so damp, or heat, I havent taken it out yest but I will be doing, I have tried to be patient. The manufacturer said they would refund, I sent them a sample but they said they couldnt smell it (I am not sure how you can't as close up it is so strong). Not sure what the alternative is going to be, I chose these due to the thickness not being too think for the cavity

 

[Sepistö]

Having said that there's no odor in my van, my mother's herding-breed dog certainly smelled something. It became obsessed with the van every time I visited her. It wouldn't stop barking at the van and kept smelling the rear door. That's when I realized it has to smell the sheep wool. I bought the Woolin brand from Austria.

 

[phoenixfc7]

Having said that there's no odor in my van, my mother's herding-breed dog certainly smelled something. It became obsessed with the van every time I visited her. It wouldn't stop barking at the van and kept smelling the rear door. That's when I realized it has to smell the sheep wool. I bought the Woolin brand from Austria.

HA! where did you purchase it from?

 

[Sepistö]

HA! where did you purchase it from?

From here: Dämmplatten für Dach- und Bodendämmung aus Schafschurwolle

They had an offer so it didn't become more expensive. Unfortunately they don't seem to have the offer anymore.