Cpd Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I am adding 25mm of calotex to the underside of my rafters which have 170mm already in them. I will then be putting up osb and then plasterboard. My question is should i use everbuild pink grip or soudel low expansion foam to initially hold them in place. I imagine i would cut the sheets to size, foam or pink grip the sheet and push it into place, temporarily fix a batten across to hold the sheets in place until its all finished and then remove battens and foam up the gaps, cut back and tape the joints. Its just a matter of what would work best on that initial pushing up into possition. Once the osb is screwed up its not going anywhere. Or should i be using something completely different? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 How about spray adhesive? Surprisingly sticky! https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-contact-adhesive-natural-500ml/32657 Failing that a "grab" adhesive. Whatever's cheapest I reckon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 40 minutes ago, Cpd said: Or should i be using something completely different? Thanks in advance. On the last one I fitted 25mm celotex with 50mm screws and some penny washers. Just sink them so the washer pulls in and bingo. Use the foam to fill the gaps around the perimeter, and foil tape the butt joints. 8 or 9 fixing per sheet is ample, but remember NOT to leave any screws proud or they'll hold the OSB proud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC45 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I nailed my 25mm celotex using the surplus roofing (aluminium) nails - nice big flat heads on them + some penny washers. Still up 2 yrs later. Need to get some ply on to finish the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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