BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: frogprince
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 10:24 AM

I think the same guy spent some time in Minnesota, and did the bathroom in the last little house my mother had: green, blue, brown,pink, and yellow paint, gray tile floor, and a translucent orange dropped ceiling. Believe me, it didn't look a bit better than it sounds.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: gnu
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 10:03 AM

Green kitchen countertop... 4" bathroom wall tiles are pink with 2" black border tiles... the kitchen walls were yellow, the cellar stair walls were pale green, master bedroom walls were pink... and it gets worse when you look at the layout and the quality of construction. I like to call it "Happy Weekender Special".

This was a "learner". The guy that built it also built the house next door and it's far better in every aspect.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 08:18 AM

The foam sheets were only on the back and side (partial) of the house. The previous owner was in construction and like the shoemaker's child... He did some wonderful things but all with bits and pieces left over from other jobs. Renovated the kitchen and bath but left the green sink (remember avocado green appliances?)in the kitchen and the pink tub and toilet in the bath. Very 50s, very ugly.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: gnu
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 06:38 PM

Hey... if it works?

As for the insulation on the foundation... reuse what you have if it is not wet.

Yes, that type of insulation can get wet... the specs say no more than 4% by volume absorbtion but I have picked up sheets from rooves and had them break under the weight of absorbed water. Lab tests do not always simulate the real world... many specs and standards are ony meant to "rate" products against a "benchmark".

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: Gurney
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 06:17 PM

Cross-posted with John.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: Gurney
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 06:16 PM

Some glues and also most oil paints melt polystyrene, so specify.

Kat's idea of wood strips (fence palings?) is good, but I'd predrill for the nails, unless you have a nailgun. Or use screws. It will never come unstuck again, particularly if you clad the house all the way round. Was it?

It is common here to glue and staple polystyrene foam on and the spray with a cement texture finish. The staples are just to hold it until the glue hardens.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 06:07 PM

Yup, that'll be the stuff, and yes make sure you get the kind that bonds styrene, not dissolves it ;)

J

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 05:47 PM

That has to be the same thing we know as "Liquid Nails". There are several specialized formulas, so just watch the label carefully to be sure that what you have is right for concrete and styrofoam.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 05:41 PM

This is what you need Sins, all you need is an applicator gun, they're cheap, and easy to use.

John

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 05:36 PM

Are we talking three sheets to the wind, or worse than that?

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 05:07 PM

OK But I get home after dark so it will have to wait until Saturday. It is sheets ( 3'x4')of Styrofoam about an inch thick that were attached to the base of the house to cement. I assume it was for insulation. The sunroom was built over this side (the back of the house). There is no sign that it was nailed unless the nails are under the siding. I will look.
As always, Gary. Thank you for your help. This time I hope I don't amuse the neighbors quite as much the time I put splayed pantihose legs all over my roof. Looked like hacked up bodies. LOL. But it worked!

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: gnu
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 04:25 PM

I also know a wee tad about that insulation. Pic might still be a good idea.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 04:05 PM

Thanks guys. One of my co-workers has explained what it is and how it is installed - adhesive through a glue gun. This weekend will take care of it. Maybe even put up shiny new ones.

Gary - I just recovered a pair of worn out pantihose which once graced my roof. LOL It worked to break up the ice dam.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: gnu
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 03:23 PM

SINS... send me some pics.

Subject: RE: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 03:19 PM

Wood strips?

Subject: BS: Windblown Insulation Sheets - HELP!
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 02:50 PM

The outside of my house is covered in siding. BUT around the base in the back there were sheets of Polystyrofoam attached to the outside wall. I guess it is for insulation and water protection. Over the weekend the wind blew it off. How do i put it back on? It wasn't nailed in place. Doesn't appear to have been glued.

Some must have a clue. Should I get new Styrofoam (it is relatively cheap) or reinstall the old - a bit damaged.

Thanks, SINS