Quick Covers (Revisited)
I guess we can blame the catch-all ‘supply chain problems’, right?
As is sometimes the case, product specs don’t age well, and that was the situation with the previous article of mine on this subject (see Resources, below). A number of readers had trouble finding the product mentioned therein. So I went on a hunt for an alternative which I could test and see if it met the spec. Success!
The material is labelled SmartSHIELD, 3mm, 24in x 25ft Reflective Foam Core Insulation roll, Radiant Barrier, Commercial Grade, Pure Aluminum (see Resources, below, for link) The one side you don’t need — the ‘inner’ side, next to the part the bag encloses — can easily be peeled off. This was easier to do than with the previous product I tested.
Given that there is no substantial difference in the technique, simply follow the instructions found in the previous article (again see Resources, below).
It’s best to size the particular bag you’re making by using the actual part as a guide, as shown in the pictures above.
Once again have at it, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for reading.
©2022 Tom Broeski
Resources
- SmartSHIELD -3mm 24"x25Ft Reflective Foam Core Insulation roll, Radiant Barrier, Commercial Grade — Pure Aluminum — Sadly, it’s currently showing as out of stock again, but least you have an exact spec to guide your search. Google is your friend.
- Quick Covers — the original article which should be used as a guide to employ this new material described in this article.
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