Where to buy polystyrene sheets?

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Where to buy polystyrene sheets?

Postby Elmo » Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:52 pm

As title says, Im looking for some poly sheets to cover an area approx 3.1 x 1.9. So 2 std size sheets basically.

Yes Ive looked on TM, and they sell 25mm at a good price, but Im looking for thinner, say 5/8 or 3/4 even.

Does anyone have any ideas where to get it, or even have any hook ups?
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Postby rallymazda » Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:17 pm

Go see these guys http://www.longplastics.co.nz/

Will make any size you require. Cheaper than buying from retail stores also.
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Postby Bling » Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:08 am

How about 10mm or so thick? Does it need to be in one piece and how soon do you need it? Some cookers we install come with about 6 sheets at something like 6-700 by about 900mm. I can save them when we come across them if wanted. Let me know if that will suit or not.
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Postby Elmo » Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:16 am

Thanks Luke, but I think Ive found a product much better than poly, and its only 5 mm thick, has an R rating of 1, which is massive compared to poly of even twice as thick. Otherwise what you are suggesting would be quite good.
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Postby Bling » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:17 pm

All good, what's it for?
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Postby Elmo » Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:02 pm

Insulation in roof of a pop top camper that we just got. Need to tidy it up a bit.
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Postby Bling » Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:22 pm

Ah sweet 8)

If the 5mm stuff doesn't work out just let me know. Whatever is used, i'd be a bit concerned about moisture / condensation forming. Unless the roof isn't metal anyway.
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Postby Elmo » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:28 am

Yeah we have talked about condensation in there. The roof is thin ali.
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Postby Bling » Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:47 pm

Ah should be all good then rust wise :P
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Postby Bling » Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:53 pm

Can I ask what the product is that you have found? I may also be in need of something to suit a small gap. Cheers.
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Postby Elmo » Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:16 pm

Its basically bubble wrap with each side covered in tin foil. Has an r rating of 1 (= to 40mm of poly) and is approx 5mm thick, and is flexible.
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Postby Bling » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:04 pm

Ah, so a DIY deal or legit product I can tell someone to install?
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Postby Elmo » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:25 pm

To be honest I dont know. I know its not a back yard deal, I got the stuff from

http://www.home-insulation-christchurch.co.nz/
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Postby Bling » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:52 pm

Thanks for that, I will pop in and see them.
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