Rigid Fiberglass

PeteG · « **on:** 13 Mar 2005, 09:23 pm »

Looking for some rigid fiberglass in the Denver area, anyone know of a place off hand before I start calling around.

Need some panels (Owens Corning 704) for my front wall, or if someone has panels for sale let me know.

Pete

reefrus · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 Mar 2005, 10:00 pm »

Hi Pete,
Try Plateau Insulation in Aurora 303-371-0505. I bought some 703 and 705 last year from them. They made a big difference in my living room(sound room).
Regards

Tyson · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 Mar 2005, 10:06 pm »

How easy is this stuff to cut, and how thick is it in inches?

Also, does it hold it's shape pretty well if you cover it with cloth and hang it?

reefrus · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 Mar 2005, 10:35 pm »

Hi Tyson,
The rigid fiberglass 703 or 705 comes in 4'x2' is 2" thick. They are easy to work with. You can cover with burlap or more expensive acoustic transparant material. You need to build a wooden frame if they need to hang.

PeteG · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Mar 2005, 10:41 pm »

Thanks Steve,
I’ll more than likely build a wood frame, I believe the RFG comes in 2x4 panels,
I’ll drop in the 704 or 703 in the frame with some poly in front of it and some kind of backing board in back.

The reason for the frame is to get the cloth nice and tight looking.
I hope it’s not to thick and I can find a cloth to match my bass traps.

Pete

ooheadsoo · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Mar 2005, 12:14 am »

Here's what it looks like:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=11639&highlight=fiberglass+panel

PeteG · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 Mar 2005, 11:49 pm »

Steve,
Plateau Insulation worked out great, they carry quite abit.
I decided on the 703 1 1/2".

Here's the link to my DIY panel.
DIY Panel

Pete

reefrus · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 Mar 2005, 12:02 am »

Hi Pete,
Wow, they look great. Excellent job well done! Also, if you have extra panels try them on the corner as well, excellent for excess bass control.
Happy Listening!

BradJudy · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 Mar 2005, 04:10 am »

Pete,

Nice looking work. How much did the panels cost? Do they have both backed and non-backed versions of 703?

Someday I'll play around with some panels and it's good to know that I can get them in the area. My local Lowes and Home Depot don't have them.

PeteG · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 Mar 2005, 11:49 am »

Brad
I pretty sure they have both backed and un-backed of 703, the cost was about 7.20 a panel, I bought 5 and they give me a discount because of non-commercial use.

Pete