Cagemakers Discussion

liquidleaf · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:20 pm Post subject: Reflectix

I need to insulate underneath a pull-out rack I recently built for my VE-175 large tubs, so I'm going to buy a roll of Reflectix at Lowes later. Anyone else had success with this stuff?

It's foil insulation that is kind of like foil bubble wrap. Apparently a lot of people use it to insulate cages, but this will be my first attempt to do so. I'll let you know how it goes!

BryonsBoas · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:06 pm Post subject:

I have a farm & greenhouse catalog here somewhere that sells it in huge rolls for insulating buildings. Lots of good stuff in there . When I find it I'll post links.
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wcreptiles · Thumb-smasher Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Ohio

I have Reflectix wrapped around some of my racks and an incubator to help retain the heat. I also have a piece under the bottom cage/rack of each stack on a table or shelf. I've never tested to see exactly how good of a job it really does but I believe it helps retain heat.

I use a piece of blue insulating board under each rack that sits on the floor (basement). I wanted more insulation on the floor so I used the construction board.
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