cooler panels

pcdreams · #1 11/21/06, 04:24 PM

Do anyone of you know anything about cooler panels?

Someone here is selling them for $20 each.. They're 4' wide and anywhere from 12-16' long.. 4" thick and insulated

They're metal on both sides.

I'm thinking dirt cheap barn and maybe temp shelter.. at least a dry place out of the weather..

another thought... root cellar?

What think you.. Its a couple hundred miles to get them but I figure at that price (even with gas) it would still be cheaper than stick built.

farminghandyman · #2 11/21/06, 06:34 PM

most have a locking system to lock them together, if the locks are not broke, they work nice,

the inside frames are not much, and if there fiberglass insulation the things my be trash as they may be rotted out, (the fiberglass, units would hold moisture), the foam units would be good more than likely, they would be similar to working with the SIP panels but not as strong,

the design would be for them to stand upright, 16 up,

I don't think they would be strong enough for use in a cellar, I know my cooler would not support a earth covering,

to support my rail for the beef I have a good beam system over the cooler with rod going through the roof to support the rail,

and they fill a trailer or truck fast, so if you do decide to go and buy them, take enough space trailer wise to haul what you want in one trip.

my roof system is designed to just fit in a lip on the walls,

and unless there designed to be outside units they will need an "extra" roof built over the system to keep water out,

pcdreams · #3 11/21/06, 07:05 PM

any idea about what they weigh? I've got enough trailer space for 15 (If I hall them on edge.. or ? If I haul them flat.. I can put maybe another 8 -10 in the back of the truck (with campershell)

pcdreams · #4 11/21/06, 07:09 PM

here is a picture of what they look like (they built a garage out of some of theirs)

http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/iodinesbe...U8Um&.src=mail