Where in Australia can I buy insulation sheets as cutting support?

[eddomak]

Hi,

I've seen a quite a few videos where they suggest using foam insulation a sacrificial support when breaking down sheet goods.

I'm just a DIY'er so have asked around hardware stores (Bunnings, Mitre 10 etc) to see if they have anything but they don't.

Does anyone know where I can get this stuff and/or what product name I should look for? I'm located in northern Sydney if anyone happens to know a local supplier.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Kev]

Hi,

I've seen a quite a few videos where they suggest using foam insulation a sacrificial support when breaking down sheet goods.

I'm just a DIY'er so have asked around hardware stores (Bunnings, Mitre 10 etc) to see if they have anything but they don't.

Does anyone know where I can get this stuff and/or what product name I should look for? I'm located in northern Sydney if anyone happens to know a local supplier.

Thanks in advance.

Are you talking about corrugated plastic sheet, the sort that signs are often printed on? Maybe expanded PVC?

You could try these guys http://warringah-plastics.com.au

At least they should be able to point you if not supply.

Kev

 

[eddomak]

Thanks for the reply.

I'm talking more about something like a very dense foam (similar to those puzzle-type camping mats or gymnasium flooring). From what I can tell from the videos (sorry can't find one right this moment due to firewall issues) it is around the size of a door.

 

[copcarcollector]

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You are looking for the pink or blue foam such as this, normally 4 x 8 foot sheets (Here in N America).

 

[eddomak]

Thanks heaps for that picture - now I have found the website for the Australian sellers (http://www.foamular.com.au/polystyrene-foam/polystyrene-sheetshttp://www.foamular.com.au/polystyrene-foam/polystyrene-sheets) and will start from there. Cheers!

 

[Kev]

Let us know how you go - I'd be interested to know how expensive that stuff is.

 

[eddomak]

I called the number on the site and spoke the the friendly gentleman.

The standard sized sheet is 2400mm x 600mm.
The thin sheets are 25mm and 35mm.
I only enquired about the 25mm and it would be $35 per sheet, so 2 of them (to allow breakdown of the standard size panel goods) would be $70.

Pickup from Blacktown, but something might be able to be arranged.

I am wondering whether to just get 2-3 packs of puzzle mats from Anaconda / K Mart / Bunnings at $15/pack... I think that the advantage of the thicker sheets is far better support if you were to cut on saw horses, whereas puzzle mats are cheaper and store away easier.

 

[Kev]

I'd probably go with the interlocking mats as a first attempt, much easier to get hold of !

The stuff from Blacktown will cost more to deliver than it's worth (for 2 pieces - different if you were getting 100).

Handy resource to know about though - thanks [wink]

 

[peter halle]

Just as a reference, here the 2" thick sheets run between $35 and $40 US at the big box stores.

Peter

 

[eddomak]

Just as a reference, here the 2" thick sheets run between $35 and $40 US at the big box stores.

Peter

Thanks Peter!  [thanks] So now I need to do 2 conversions.  [tongue]

That's 50mm thick sheets at $AUD 37.38 - $AUD42.72

Please, no-one tell me how much it is in Euros!  [big grin]

 

[peter halle]

Was the company you tried Austech?  I ran across that name several times while just searching the web.

Peter

 

[peter halle]

Foamex is another brand in AUS.    http://www.foamex.com.au/contact

 

[eddomak]

Was the company you tried Austech?  I ran across that name several times while just searching the web.

Peter

Yeap - that seems to be the domain at the end of the email address contact.

I will do some more searches under "extruded polystyrene insulation" (now that I know the correct term), restricted to Australia, and if I get any vastly different prices then I'll post it in this thread.