Where can I find this particular type of foam mounting bracket hardware?
September 17, 2018 10:13 AM Subscribe
I need to insulate the ceiling of my unfinished garage. I'd like to hang 2-inch Expanded Polystyrene but instead of installing nails or screws with foam washers, I'd like to install with tracks like this (another view and the YouTube video where I saw them).
The problem is that I can't find these tracks for sale anywhere. Can anyone help me figure out what this product is called and/or who manufactures or sells it? I've already reached out to the company in the video, but it's been a couple weeks with no response.
Uncovered polystyrene sounds like a fire hazard. Is this up to code?
posted by H21 at 10:56 AM on September 17, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by H21 at 10:56 AM on September 17, 2018 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Thanks for those search terms, zippy... They helped me find some similar products for the aluminum part of what I'm looking for but I'm still unable to find the plastic part with the "female" T.
H21: I did consider that. The product ("Insulfoam R-Tech") I linked to above has a covering on both sides. It's fire rated with a "Flame Spread" rating of < 20 (the same or better than gypsum drywall). Here's the product data sheet. I think it's legit.
posted by maniactown at 11:14 AM on September 17, 2018
H21: I did consider that. The product ("Insulfoam R-Tech") I linked to above has a covering on both sides. It's fire rated with a "Flame Spread" rating of < 20 (the same or better than gypsum drywall). Here's the product data sheet. I think it's legit.
posted by maniactown at 11:14 AM on September 17, 2018
Is that similar to or different from the tracks used for a standard drop ceiling? It looks very much like the stuff above my head right now.
posted by caution live frogs at 2:51 PM on September 17, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by caution live frogs at 2:51 PM on September 17, 2018 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: @caution live frogs: I have found a couple of similar grid systems, called zero clearance or surface mount, for standard ceiling tiles, but I'm looking to install a product with a better R value. The hardware in the video appears to accommodate 4' x 8' sheets of 2" thick foam, instead of regular ceiling tiles which are perhaps 7/8".
posted by maniactown at 9:49 AM on September 18, 2018
posted by maniactown at 9:49 AM on September 18, 2018
Could the female part be this? it's for insulating boards. https://www.lowes.ca/foam-board-insulation/amdry-15-piece-flex-connectors-set_g1545368.html
posted by zippy at 10:35 AM on September 18, 2018
posted by zippy at 10:35 AM on September 18, 2018
maniactown: " I did consider that. The product ("Insulfoam R-Tech") I linked to above has a covering on both sides. It's fire rated with a "Flame Spread" rating of < 20 (the same or better than gypsum drywall). Here's the product data sheet. I think it's legit."
The reason EPS foam has to be covered in residential applications isn't because it catches fire (what flame spread tests); it is that when exposed to external flame it gives off very poisonous combustion products. I don't know whether this product has that problem but I will note that all the applications featured on their website show the product being either covered or placed in a non interior air space location.
posted by Mitheral at 4:50 AM on September 21, 2018
The reason EPS foam has to be covered in residential applications isn't because it catches fire (what flame spread tests); it is that when exposed to external flame it gives off very poisonous combustion products. I don't know whether this product has that problem but I will note that all the applications featured on their website show the product being either covered or placed in a non interior air space location.
posted by Mitheral at 4:50 AM on September 21, 2018
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posted by zippy at 10:34 AM on September 17, 2018