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Owens Corning’s “Basement Finishing Syst

Shoemaker1 | Posted in General Discussion on June 14, 2009 09:13am

Saw this on another thread.
Has anyone ever seen it or better are any installers out there that use the system?
Just finishing a 4 suite apartment to condo complete gut and redo, looks like this system could have saved big bucks and time as mechanical access was a major PITA.
Thanks to all in advance.

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    Matt | Jun 15, 2009 01:42pm | #1

    Got a link?

    1. Shoemaker1 | Jun 15, 2009 03:30pm | #2

      Hope this works
      http://franchising.owenscorning.com/bfs/

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    basswood | Jun 15, 2009 05:51pm | #3

    I use it and like it. I have the install method down to a science and have posted about it several times here.

    Dow also has a similar product and they offer 2" as well as the 1-1/2" that Owens Corning offers.

    I would post some pics, but I'm out of pixels.

    Search for Insulpink or XPS and basement.

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      BillHartmann | Jun 15, 2009 06:03pm | #4

      Are you thinking about polystrene insulation systems that you had furring and then whatever finished surface that you want?The Basement Finish System is a packaged system and is only installed by the company.http://franchising.owenscorning.com/bfs/products/.
      William the Geezer, the sequel to Billy the Kid - Shoe

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        basswood | Jun 16, 2009 04:53am | #5

        This is what I use:http://insulation.owenscorning.com/professionals/insulation-products/insulpink.aspxIt is a "basement finishing system" but maybe not what the OP was asking about.

        1. Shoemaker1 | Jun 16, 2009 02:27pm | #6

          Hi did you take there training?
          What do your customers think?
          Thanks for the reply

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            basswood | Jun 17, 2009 04:27am | #12

            I installed a different "system" than you are interested in.No training but I did like the product.

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          FatRoman | Jun 16, 2009 02:45pm | #7

          Brian,What are you using to cut the insulpink? Best trial and error I've found is to score it with a utility blade in an up/down, semi-sawing motion, and then finish the cut with a pull saw.But if you've got a better method, I'd be keen to hear it.Best,
          Steve'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb

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            BillHartmann | Jun 16, 2009 04:23pm | #8

            See this video.http://finehomebuilding.taunton.com/item/7639/theres-a-better-way-cutting-rigid-insulation.
            William the Geezer, the sequel to Billy the Kid - Shoe

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            FatRoman | Jun 16, 2009 04:58pm | #9

            Thanks Bill, I've tried that before but it didn't seem to work as well to me.Of course my putty knife may not have been sharp enough either.'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb

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            BillHartmann | Jun 16, 2009 06:04pm | #10

            You know the extendedable knives with the segmentment sections where you can snap them off and get a fresh edge. Will the most common are narrow you can get ones that use 1/2 wide blades. And extend those all the wall out.But probably the best that I have found is serrated bread knife. At least the one that I have is very thin..
            William the Geezer, the sequel to Billy the Kid - Shoe

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            basswood | Jun 17, 2009 04:32am | #13

            I use a sharp blade in a utility knife and don't try to cut through it... I just score and snap... most always breaks cleanly on the score line.For curves and cut outs, I use a corded electric serrated knife. They can be found at garage sales.

    2. cargin | Jun 16, 2009 08:43pm | #11

      Brian

      I went to attachments and the allotment chart.

      I clicked on the link at the bottom to see if my allotments were incorrect.

      And it reset my allotment back to 1000 KB. I was at 368 or something.

      Rich

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        basswood | Jun 17, 2009 04:33am | #14

        I'll have to try that, thanks.

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