Best Type of Insulation for Subfloor?

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Postby asianflava » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:23 pm

Ira wrote:And what hurts even more is that she's the sweetest girl in the whole wide world.


She's sweet because she knows, that you know that you don't have a chance. She can file you away as "one of the harmless ones" and can act like herself.
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Postby Ira » Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:08 am

asianflava wrote:
Ira wrote:And what hurts even more is that she's the sweetest girl in the whole wide world.


She's sweet because she knows, that you know that you don't have a chance. She can file you away as "one of the harmless ones" and can act like herself.


Bingo.

But it's still depressing to hear.
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Postby Arne » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:50 am

Does anyone know if plain old wood glue will bond rigid pink insul to plywood, specifically if it is full coverage (spread with a roller).....

I plan on using hollow core design on the floor with same thickness foam in the spaces... the strength would be greatly increased if the foam becomes part of the structure, not just a filler material.....
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Postby Endo » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:30 am

Arne wrote:Does anyone know if plain old wood glue will bond rigid pink insul to plywood, specifically if it is full coverage (spread with a roller).....

I plan on using hollow core design on the floor with same thickness foam in the spaces... the strength would be greatly increased if the foam becomes part of the structure, not just a filler material.....


Arne I'm not sure if plain wood glue will bond foam, but Gorilla glue will. They also make construction adhesive for foam. This is from the Lowes web site about gorilla glue:

The Toughest Glue on Planet Earth. Incredibly strong and extremely versatile, ideal for interior and exterior applications.
Bonds hundreds of materials, thousands of combinations, including wood, stone, metal, ceramic, brick, foam board, fiberglass, and much, much more!
100% waterproof, ideal for indoor and outdoor applications
Easy finishing: can be stained, sanded, and painted
Unaffected by extreme temperatures
15 minute open assembly time
Dries light neutral color
Solvent free, acid free, and non-toxic once cured


I used a generic type of gorilla glue during my build. I did this during my wall and roof construction. I wanted a "laminated wall". I also felt it would greatly increase the strength. Gorilla glue does expand but I like that feature! It fills any voids that may be present.
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Re: Best Type of Insulation for Subfloor?

Postby Endo » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:36 am

sandman wrote:Hey Guys,

I am ready to install insulation on the bottom of my subfloor. What type would be best to use? The Pink Foam Board or the White EPS? Would be best to install it be spray adhesive and screws with fender washers?


I used blue foam board installed with screws and fender washers. The plywood was painted with asphault before installing foam.
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