Rich1972 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I've built partition walls for the bathroom and hallway using wooden chevrons (much to the disgust of my French builder acquaintance). I've plasterboarded one side and now the wiring and plumbing is installed I can put up the other side of plasterboard. Before that I need to get some insulation. I'm planning on using the roll type laine de verre insulation rather than the panel type so my question is, how do I attach the insulation to the wall so that it doesn't fold back under its own weight as I'm putting it up? What have other people's experiences been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 It usually stays put if cut correctly if you are having bother then staple some paper tape/ scrim across the studs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich1972 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 [quote user="BIG MAC"]It usually stays put if cut correctly if you are having bother then staple some paper tape/ scrim across the studs?[/quote]Ah ok, I understand the principle. Nice idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 What's wrong with the panels, they fill the void. If your insulation is loose enough to fold back on it's self then that's not much insulation so it won't work effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Skillins to ceilings or long passes between studs can cause materials to sag under its own weight even when snugly fitting. It arrives on a roll and really would like to stay that way sometimes :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 [quote user="Théière"]What's wrong with the panels, they fill the void. If your insulation is loose enough to fold back on it's self then that's not much insulation so it won't work effectively.[/quote]Speaking from my point of view, 100mm laine de verre revetu semi rigide @ €4.71 per square metre versus British Gas subsidised 200mm fibre glass split to 100mm at 15 pence per square metre.Even less if you include the profit that I made when I sold on the excess of 24 rolls but that was to cover the ferry costs etc.I have a lot of metrage to do with ceilings, cloisons and external walls on all 3 floors.I wish I been around during the silly weekend when they were selling for 89 per roll, it made 3 for a fiver seem expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich1972 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 [quote user="Chancer"][quote user="Théière"]What's wrong with the panels, they fill the void. If your insulation is loose enough to fold back on it's self then that's not much insulation so it won't work effectively.[/quote]Speaking from my point of view, 100mm laine de verre revetu semi rigide @ €4.71 per square metre versus British Gas subsidised 200mm fibre glass split to 100mm at 15 pence per square metre.Even less if you include the profit that I made when I sold on the excess of 24 rolls but that was to cover the ferry costs etc.I have a lot of metrage to do with ceilings, cloisons and external walls on all 3 floors.I wish I been around during the silly weekend when they were selling for 89 per roll, it made 3 for a fiver seem expensive![/quote]But this is France, land of the rip-off! [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 And 200mm of British gas is only 100mm of semi rigid.I still wonder why you can buy several French cheeses in T*sc* cheaper than in France? le Rustique being just one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I live next to the President cheese factory and out of loyalty to people in the commune buy President cheese......from the UK supermarket and bring it back!'mental! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Yep, but still makes you feel good [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Cold (but cooked) Bacon and Brie baguettes with lettuce and blackcurrant jam.......food of the Gods.....French neigbours didn't think they would like it...they are all asking me to bring back bacon now!French people are brill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 They used to sell them in Benjy's sandwich bars when I worked in London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Yes but do you miss them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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