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I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.

So is this right or wrong?

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I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.

So is this right or wrong?


Well, you're in the ideal position to tell us -- how hard have
you tried pulling the sheets off?

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I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.

So is this right or wrong?

I tried it once out of curiosity - I would guarantee that once the adhesive
has gone off, the only thing stopping the board falling away from the wall
would be the tape/scrim and the skirting. Drywall adhesive IS sticky but
will NOT adhere to foil backed plasterboard for any length of time once dry.
You can call British Gypsum technical helpline on 08705 456123 and the
knowlegable staff there will give you a definitive answer.
Franko.


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On 8 Nov, 08:44, "Franko" wrote:
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ups.com... I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.


So is this right or wrong?


I tried it once out of curiosity - I would guarantee that once the adhesive
has gone off, the only thing stopping the board falling away from the wall
would be the tape/scrim and the skirting. Drywall adhesive IS sticky but
will NOT adhere to foil backed plasterboard for any length of time once dry.
You can call British Gypsum technical helpline on 08705 456123 and the
knowlegable staff there will give you a definitive answer.
Franko.


Alternatively you can call them on 0115 9456123 and save yourself a
few pence.

Edward

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I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.

So is this right or wrong?

I tried it once out of curiosity - I would guarantee that once the adhesive
has gone off, the only thing stopping the board falling away from the wall
would be the tape/scrim and the skirting. Drywall adhesive IS sticky but
will NOT adhere to foil backed plasterboard for any length of time once dry.
You can call British Gypsum technical helpline on 08705 456123 and the
knowlegable staff there will give you a definitive answer.
Franko.


What are the benefits of foil backed plasterboard? I assume some
insulation benefit? What is the u value of PB with and without foil? Can
it also be used as a vapour barrier or are the joints a problem? Also
how much more expensive is it?

.....so many questions...so few answers :-)

Brian


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On 8 Nov, 08:44, "Franko" wrote:
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ups.com... I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.


So is this right or wrong?


I tried it once out of curiosity - I would guarantee that once the adhesive
has gone off, the only thing stopping the board falling away from the wall
would be the tape/scrim and the skirting. Drywall adhesive IS sticky but
will NOT adhere to foil backed plasterboard for any length of time once dry.
You can call British Gypsum technical helpline on 08705 456123 and the
knowlegable staff there will give you a definitive answer.
Franko.


you tried it, what happened?

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Franko wrote:
" wrote in message
ups.com...
I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.

So is this right or wrong?

I tried it once out of curiosity - I would guarantee that once the adhesive
has gone off, the only thing stopping the board falling away from the wall
would be the tape/scrim and the skirting. Drywall adhesive IS sticky but
will NOT adhere to foil backed plasterboard for any length of time once dry.
You can call British Gypsum technical helpline on 08705 456123 and the
knowlegable staff there will give you a definitive answer.
Franko.


What are the benefits of foil backed plasterboard? I assume some
insulation benefit? What is the u value of PB with and without foil? Can
it also be used as a vapour barrier or are the joints a problem? Also
how much more expensive is it?


It's a vapour barrier.
If you butt the joints, then there is little leakage.
However, you can tape the back - foil tape down one side of one board half on, then put the next one on.
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" wrote in message
ups.com...
On 8 Nov, 08:44, "Franko" wrote:
" wrote in message

ups.com... I've read
many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab with foil
backed pb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.


So is this right or wrong?


I tried it once out of curiosity - I would guarantee that once the
adhesive
has gone off, the only thing stopping the board falling away from the
wall
would be the tape/scrim and the skirting. Drywall adhesive IS sticky but
will NOT adhere to foil backed plasterboard for any length of time once
dry.
You can call British Gypsum technical helpline on 08705 456123 and the
knowlegable staff there will give you a definitive answer.
Franko.


you tried it, what happened?

It fell off


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On 7 Nov, 21:38, " wrote:
I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab withfoilbackedpb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.

So is this right or wrong?


Just to update for the records.....

Do not ever, ever let your plasterer dot and dab foil backed boards. I
just pulled them off and they came it extremely easily, the foil
surface doesn't have a single bit of adhesive left on it.

My plasterer had over 25 years experience as well. Just goes to
show..........


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" wrote in message
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On 7 Nov, 21:38, " wrote:
I've read many coments suggesting that you can't dot and dab
withfoilbackedpb. However, my plasterer is here this week and says you
can
and did so while here just fine stating that the adhesive will stick
to pretty much anything.

So is this right or wrong?


Just to update for the records.....

Do not ever, ever let your plasterer dot and dab foil backed boards. I
just pulled them off and they came it extremely easily, the foil
surface doesn't have a single bit of adhesive left on it.

My plasterer had over 25 years experience as well. Just goes to
show..........



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