Mmmm, Ribs…

 We’re talking ribs and not baby-back.

I decided to use the remaining can of Great Stuff to insulate the roof support ribs in the van. First step. Get the van warmed up inside as well as the shop outside. Second step. Figure out how the applicator straw is going to fit into the ribs and how far. Third step. Figure out how to avoid getting dripped on by the inevitable oozing out of holes overhead.

Plan in place and van warmed up to the minimal 60° I get to foamin’. When they say you should wear gloves, wear gloves… I ended up with a layer of foam insulation on both hands, the can almost glued to one and sticking to everything I touched. Success through! One can of Great Stuff, I now know will insulate 2.25 roof ribs in a 99 E150. Now all I have to do is let it all cure.

Next morning comes the trimming and cleanup. Super sharp and scary utility blade contraption set up I get to trimming everything flush. 

Now what to do with the leftover blobs that I’ve trimmed off the ribs? I know!! Not to let the insulation go to waste, I stuff them down the “failed hole of insulation shame” that was the back corner of the van, I had used the first can on.  Waste not want not!!

~Tim