cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/69077976

It’s $545 for 36 cans on Amazon.

I need to insulate and seal my basement ceiling and rim joist bays.

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[–] 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I'm much cheaper than that... I did 2" foam board and then those kind of cans to seal around them.

Foam board was cut into pieces roughly and inch shy of the cavity dimensions... E.g. 14*5 for a 15x6" opening. Once the foam adhesive set (e.g. following weekend) I sprayed around the edges to seal it in.

I had to get a 30" gun adapter to do it which requires cans that can be attached to a gun. The ones that can't may not have the reach to get you into the cavity.

If you have full access to the cavity, that dap kit someone else sent would be my go-to... I didn't have the immediate access or will to do it all in one go... There were unmentioned complications in my way requiring lots of prep work.

E: Code likely requires a fire block between the living space and the foam. Afaik drywall, rockwool, among others count.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    What’s the foam adhesive you mentioned? You describe it I think as holding the foam board in place?

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  • [–] 4 points 1 week ago

    Just construction adhesive that won't eat foam... Loctite pl300 is what I used. Use it to glue the board to the rim... You can use roofing nails or something weighty to hold the board to the rim while the glue sets.

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