Want to place in frame. Will insulation shift in panel? Can some nails be pounded into insulation to stabilize without shredding?
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depends on what kind of frame - I've got a few of these just surrounded by 1x3 pine and some burlap over the front, hung on the wall and they're fine without fasteners. It's pretty stiff and definitely won't fold or lose shape to fall out of a frame. hung from the ceiling I put one piece of 1x3 in front of the board also and that's enough to keep it in place. you could probably nail all the way through to hold in place, but nailing into the edges would just pull out and/or shred
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We put them into a frame and covered them with fabric. We shot a few staples into the sides to keep it from moving but screws would work. It is dense enough to be held by a screw providing your frame is tight.
1608985
depends on what kind of frame - I've got a few of these just surrounded by 1x3 pine and some burlap over the front, hung on the wall and they're fine without fasteners. It's pretty stiff and definitely won't fold or lose shape to fall out of a frame. hung from the ceiling I put one piece of 1x3 in front of the board also and that's enough to keep it in place.you could probably nail all the way through to hold in place, but nailing into the edges would just pull out and/or shred
876205
I wouldn't place this in a bare attic, bc of the fiberglass dust PLUS the heat. Why not hide it on a top shelf of a closet, and just use wire ties on a metal grill shelf to hold 2 large fans to move air across it? You can "build" a hide place with an up side down large boot box with slits.
2203476
Mine is in an enclosed room -- no wind or drafts. I think the weight of the panels keep them stable. Good value for the bucks. No assembly needed.
1602511
I think I know what he's referring to... This Old House had an episode where they demonstrated how to install blown-in insulation on a shingled wood frame house by removing certain shingles, drilling a hole in the underlayment, blowing in fiberglass insulation, plugging the hole, and reinstalling the removed shingle. He is asking if this foam could be used in the same way. :)
551899
You have to drill screws into the siding - and my husband also had to put a 2x4 board up as well. I don't think it will ruin the siding, but there will be holes left behind. So you would want to check with your landlord first.
551896
Yes, In order to attach to the house you have to nail a 2x4 frame into the house, so yes you would end up putting nail hole into the siding.
417987
I would put cardboard down so you dont scratch it when hammering it together. I would also utilize the black plastic guard pieces that are included. Good Luck!:)
967125
I cut away at the insulation and made box out of cardboard which I held in place at the stud with staples. I'm not too worried about heat because I'm using LED bulbs instead of the halogens. Hope this helps.
278028
The board does not get hot so it can just be a few inches, but check with.the manufacturer to be sure. however, i would just replace that window and put insulation inside the wall.
58660
Yes you can. You need to have to drill holes & plastic insert with strong 1"1/2 screw. The heat came furor top of frame. Try to hang it low to distribute the heat. I bought two of them & using one. I can sell the other one. Let me know.
2229387
The rear panelling is a one peice sheet of cardboard in the color of the unit. Its put in place by the tiniest of nails however, when nailing it in place you can be sure you will miss the 1/2 " frame you are nailing into.Place it in a dark corner if you're going to get it so no one can see how the quality is.
1026857
Yes, but it would need to be Checked. I've built a 4 sided frame with a removable top for my unit. It keeps the elements at bay. the unit is rather thin shelled, but alright for the price.
179120
Something in between. I've made fabric panels that are stiff enough they won't wrinkle but have a bit of a bend to them if you need that level of flexibility (e.g., they won't snap in half). The more coats, they stiffer it gets. Use a small roller if doing small sections, on a plastic tablecloth on the floor.
1060324
No and it is not something I would recommend even if the option was there... it is is not constructed to do this... the panels are a film of plastic that is fairly saggy... I put cothes in mine and it gives a great deal and puts pressue on the connectors in a way that they loosen up. If you add wheels and intend to move it ... that would be a recipe for coming apart and all your stuff tumbling. One thing I have always done to these types of contructable cubes even the metal one ... I use plastic cord ties to secure the panels for a stronger connection even with the connectors.
897953
The panels wouldn't tuck behind the framing as intended. You would have to glue them and they would stick out. You would be better off buying 3/4" ×4'×8' sheets from a construction supply house.
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There's plenty of headroom, but the panel framework is quite thin and may not hold much weight such as a curtain. I've had other screen houses over the years and can't imagine any of them being able to do much more other than to hold the weight of the vinyl roof. These things are supposed to be seasonal and portable in nature. I for one, have added anchors to each panel channel for I keep it up year round except for the roof which I remove before the first snowfall. I live in New England. These units are very nice and my wife and I enjoy the very much from around the first of April right through much of October ( weather permitting ) There's plenty of headroom, but the panel framework is quite thin and may not hold much weight such as a curtain. I've had other screen houses over the years and can't imagine any of them being able to do much more other than to hold the weight of the vinyl roof. These things are supposed to be seasonal and portable in nature. I for one, have added anchors to each panel channel for I keep it up year round except for the roof which I remove before the first snowfall. I live in New England. These units are very nice and my wife and I enjoy the very much from around the first of April right... » Read More There's plenty of headroom, but the panel framework is quite thin and may not hold much weight such as a curtain. I've had other screen houses over the years and can't imagine any of them being able to do much more other than to hold the weight of the vinyl roof. These things are supposed to be seasonal and portable in nature. I for one, have added anchors to each panel channel for I keep it up year round except for the roof which I remove before the first snowfall. I live in New England. These units are very nice and my wife and I enjoy the very much from around the first of April right through much of October ( weather permitting ) « Show Less
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I have installed mine in a 1/4 piece of plywood to insert in a sliding basement window when it is open. I haven't had any issues doing this so I would imagine that it can be customized to fit into material of any thickness.