New to smoker building

[cib]

Hello everyone. I'm new to smoker building, I've read the forums off and on for a while but finally decided to jump in. I am curious what materials people are using for their smoker builds. I've seen some nice UDS but what are people using for insulation of their smokers.

I'm considering a rectangle build similar to the GOSM but using some steel I have access to, I have no clue what to insulate it with though. I'm a bit concerned about most of the insulation being around the food.

Anyone have any pointers for a new comer?

[SL2010]

 hello and welcome to the forum you will find all the help here that you could ever need i know they help me all the time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Py11qM_wQ this is a youtube series that talk about the building and insulation that is safe to use good luck with the build

[Mr Walleye]

CIB

I have always used Roxul Mineral Wool insulation. It should be available at your local building centre. It is rated at something like 2000 degrees and is used inside powder coat ovens that run much higher temps than a smoker. Around here it's not much more expensive than regular fibreglass insulation. I'm assuming you are lining your smoker with metal inside.

Here is a link to the Roxul site. http://www.roxul.com/home

Mike