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Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to
cover the concrete. I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". Not to be found in Newfoundland. They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. |
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On Feb 6, 12:35*pm, wrote:
Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. *I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". *Not to be found in Newfoundland. *They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? *I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. See if the roofing department has some of those nails with big plastic washers used to hold down roofing felt. Toss the nails and insert Tapcon. Ought to work ok IMO. Joe |
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wrote in message ... Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". Not to be found in Newfoundland. They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. *Plaster washers might work. They are thin, wide and take a drywall screw. Something else are those pins that are used to hold duct liner onto ducts. I don't know the name of them, but you can try a place that sells duct. The pins get glued onto the wall and then the insulation goes against them. Then a large washer is slid over the pin and is held in place by friction. The pins can be trimmed back. Also check mcmaster.com. They have quite an assortment of hardware. |
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On Feb 6, 1:35*pm, wrote:
Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. *I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". *Not to be found in Newfoundland. *They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? *I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. Unless you care greatly about the esthetics, use the tops of pet food cans or anything similar. It really doesn't matter. BTW, Most codes don't allow exposed foam insulation. Something about fire, dioxins and death. You might want to look into it. |
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why not use adhesive? A lot less drilling
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why not use adhesive? A lot less drilling It constantly amazes me when people do not read and "comprehend" the message before reposting........... |
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On Feb 6, 12:35*pm, wrote:
Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. *I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". *Not to be found in Newfoundland. *They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? *I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. Newfoundland, where is that, I did the same with foam board but no glue, washers of that size are at any hardware store here. If basement leaks at all or you get damp walls you should only screw and not glue it. So when it molds behind you can remove and waterproof and clean off the mold. |
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On Feb 6, 1:35*pm, wrote:
Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. *I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". *Not to be found in Newfoundland. *They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? *I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. These are primarily used by EIFS installations. http://www.itwbuildex.com/gridmate.htm http://www.demandproducts.com/dp400.php |
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"mike60510" wrote in message ... why not use adhesive? A lot less drilling Your gonna have to shoot some strapping or 2X4's on for drywall to cover it up so that will hold it on....You CAN NOT leave it exposed.... |
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David Nebenzahl wrote: On 2/6/2009 10:35 AM spake thus: Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". Not to be found in Newfoundland. They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). I'd be surprised if the local hardware stores didn't sell fender washers, which should be exactly what you need. I bet they have lathes in Newfoundland, too. Or perhaps a postal service that could deliver something mail-ordered. |
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"mike60510" wrote in message ... why not use adhesive? A lot less drilling Did you read what he wrote? No, you didn't |
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: On Feb 6, 12:35 pm, wrote: Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". Not to be found in Newfoundland. They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. See if the roofing department has some of those nails with big plastic washers used to hold down roofing felt. Toss the nails and insert Tapcon. Ought to work ok IMO. Joe That was my first thought. These guys: http://www.simplexnails.com/PlexCapDataSheet.html http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...03+9 0282+871 Or fender washers. Small hole with large washer. Or tin Cap Discs. Just a flat round piece of sheet metal Comes in a box like screws/nails. No hole. This one shows 1-5/8" but I've seen a few sizes. Got thaem at HD once where all the nails and screws are. http://fasteners.hardwarestore.com/1...ign=googlebase |
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On Feb 6, 7:49*pm, Bubba wrote:
On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:52:52 -0800 (PST), ransley wrote: On Feb 6, 12:35*pm, wrote: Hi..finishing off my basement and am using sheets of foamboard to cover the concrete. *I have used the proper adhesive but in some places where the concrete is not smooth the foam has some loose ares/ bulges. I want to use some tapcon screws to hold the foam in place. The thing is I cannot find any washers to use with the tapcon screws. Yes I can use two washers per screw but I am looking for plastic or metal washers that are about 1" - 1.5" in diameter and have a hole of about 3/16". *Not to be found in Newfoundland. *They do not even sell felt tins here anymore (HomeDepot, Kent, Rona etc). Can anyone recommend something I can use? *I was looking for a plastic tube that meets the measurements that i could make washers out of - but can't think of what exactly. Newfoundland, where is that, I did the same with foam board but no glue, washers of that size are at any hardware store here. If basement leaks at all or you get damp walls you should only screw and not glue it. So when it molds behind you can remove and waterproof and clean off the mold. Don't get out much, do you ransley? Were you ever taught geography in school? Ever looked at one of those silly round spinning things on any teachers desk in school? They call it a globe. Judging from your typical spelling, I guess I'm forgetting that you most likely didn't make it past 5th grade. Bubba- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Whats your point, wife and kids leave you nobody to kick, no more customers to rip off, so you are here for exactly what Bubba Gump. |
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Bubba wrote:
Don't get out much, do you ransley? Were you ever taught geography in school? Ever looked at one of those silly round spinning things on any teachers desk in school? They call it a globe. Judging from your typical spelling, I guess I'm forgetting that you most likely didn't make it past 5th grade. Bubba Don't worry about the missing the apostrophe in "teacher's." One of the rules of the planet (similar to the globe to which you refer - only bigger) is that every missing apostrophe is really being used improperly somewhere else. |
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On 2/7/2009 5:55 AM HeyBub spake thus:
Bubba wrote: Don't get out much, do you ransley? Were you ever taught geography in school? Ever looked at one of those silly round spinning things on any teachers desk in school? They call it a globe. Judging from your typical spelling, I guess I'm forgetting that you most likely didn't make it past 5th grade. Don't worry about the missing the apostrophe in "teacher's." One of the rules of the planet (similar to the globe to which you refer - only bigger) is that every missing apostrophe is really being used improperly somewhere else. Ah, yes, the Law of Conservation of Apostrophes. (Or "Apostrophe's" if one follows the AOL rules of spelling and punctuation.) Kinda like how "r"s are conserved: the missing one from "Joisey" turns up in "terlet". -- Personally, I like Vista, but I probably won't use it. I like it because it generates considerable business for me in consulting and upgrades. As long as there is hardware and software out there that doesn't work, I stay in business. Incidentally, my company motto is "If this stuff worked, you wouldn't need me". - lifted from sci.electronics.repair |
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On 2/7/2009 7:30 AM Bubba spake thus:
On Sat, 7 Feb 2009 07:55:01 -0600, "HeyBub" wrote: Bubba wrote: Don't get out much, do you ransley? Were you ever taught geography in school? Ever looked at one of those silly round spinning things on any teachers desk in school? They call it a globe. Judging from your typical spelling, I guess I'm forgetting that you most likely didn't make it past 5th grade. Don't worry about the missing the apostrophe in "teacher's." also, if you are going to quote punctuation, you might want to understand it all as teachers' is also accepted. I'll leave the English lesson for another day though. Since you're trying to pick nits here, I'm gonna pick yours: "teachers'" is plural. We're obviously dealing with a singular object here, so the man was right; it's "teacher's". So you're right; "teachers'" is also accepted--but only by the illiterate. -- Personally, I like Vista, but I probably won't use it. I like it because it generates considerable business for me in consulting and upgrades. As long as there is hardware and software out there that doesn't work, I stay in business. Incidentally, my company motto is "If this stuff worked, you wouldn't need me". - lifted from sci.electronics.repair |
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"HeyBub" wrote in message Don't worry about the missing the apostrophe in "teacher's." One of the rules of the planet (similar to the globe to which you refer - only bigger) is that every missing apostrophe is really being used improperly somewhere else. It is not missing, ransley stole it. |
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Bubba wrote:
On Sat, 7 Feb 2009 07:55:01 -0600, "HeyBub" wrote: Bubba wrote: Don't get out much, do you ransley? Were you ever taught geography in school? Ever looked at one of those silly round spinning things on any teachers desk in school? They call it a globe. Judging from your typical spelling, I guess I'm forgetting that you most likely didn't make it past 5th grade. Bubba Don't worry about the missing the apostrophe in "teacher's." One of the rules of the planet (similar to the globe to which you refer - only bigger) is that every missing apostrophe is really being used improperly somewhere else. and I won't worry about why you used the word "the" twice in your sentence improperly. My newsreader occasionally adds things. I apologize. also, if you are going to quote punctuation, you might want to understand it all as teachers' is also accepted. I'll leave the English lesson for another day though. Bubba We have a teaching moment here. You are correct in noting that "teachers' " is a permitted form, but only when referring to the possessive plural, as in "The teachers' lounge is a crack-house." I'm fairly sure (but cannot be certain) that the singular possessive is what you intended to convey in your post. Contrast this with "The crack-pipe was found in the teacher's pants - the teacher's a crack-head!" The first is a singular possessive, the second is a contraction. |
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"HeyBub" wrote: Contrast this with "The crack-pipe was found in the teacher's pants - the teacher's a crack-head!" The first is a singular possessive, the second is a contraction. And speaking of contractions, the one that's annoying the crap out of me lately is "would have" shortened to "would of." Stupid people should be beaten to death with blunt objects. |
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Smitty Two wrote:
In article , "HeyBub" wrote: Contrast this with "The crack-pipe was found in the teacher's pants - the teacher's a crack-head!" The first is a singular possessive, the second is a contraction. And speaking of contractions, the one that's annoying the crap out of me lately is "would have" shortened to "would of." Stupid people should be beaten to death with blunt objects. They would of been if I could find one! Sorry. I'm off, quickly................ |
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replying to usenetr2000, homedepot_customer wrote:
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