On 1/21/2012 11:39 PM, David C. wrote:
> Spray foam is essentially the same thing as Gorilla Glue and that
> stuff sticks to everything, apparently forever. I have some on my
> brief case that is nearly 20 years old.
But does it stay tacky long enough. Double stick tape is commonly used
to apply foam panels to garage doors.
Peter T.
>
> Another member sent me a note that he just cut his insulation oversize
> and then bowed it go go into the door sections. I'm going to give
> that a try. As long as it's not as thick as the door sections it
> should work fine.
>
> Eric J Russell wrote:
>> I don't know if the spray can foam is much of an adhesive. Why not glue
>> it in place with latex adhesive caulking? Many foams are adversely
>> affected by solvent glues.
>>
>> Will the added thickness still allow the door to roll up?
>>
>> Eric Russell
>> Mebane, NC
>> http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> Subject: [Shop-talk] Insulating a garage door
>>
>>
>>> I have a large roll up door on my shop. It's about 12 x 12, regular
>>> sectional construction, with an opener. It's also uninsulated. I was
>>> thinking of gluing regular 1" foam board insulation (like foundation
>>> insulation) to the sections using canned spray foam like Great Stuff,
>>> rather than mechanically fastening. Comments? Does the foam stick/work
>>> at lower temps or should I wait until spring?
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