32yr old horsehair padding reaks

[gundee]

Tore out all the old carpet padding today. Does that stuff ever stink after 32 years. It smells like an old basement. I need to find something modern to use that does not absorb moisture. Any ideas?

[Bambikiller240]

"AirEx" brand closed cell foam? (USCG approved material for making boat seat cushions which double as floatation devices) Available in many different thickness starting at 1/4".

I haven't used it, but it was suggested by my local foam materials warehouse.

[keiths71240Z]

I used the the thermal/acoustic insulation that MSA sells. Very easy to work with.