Is it okay to use a foil-backed insulation board like this as a sacrificial support under sheets of plywood so you can cut them on the floor? Does the foil make any difference?
I've seen a lot of Americans use thin PIR boards for this exact purpose but they usually buy thin cheaper boards around 20mm thick either with or without foil & then they just bin them once theyre knackered, bearing in mind you can flip the board & use the other side as well they last a long time. For cheapness I sometimes do the same but I use a 25mm thick sheet of polystyrene as it only cost a few quid & I've done countless cuts on it.
@@cyberprop 😅 yeh I use either knives or the PIR jigsaw blades on boards up to 50mm thick, if they are any thicker than that they need a saw or something better.
Do you know a better method?
Let us know in the comments! ✅✅
@bovineox1111 Eh?!
Treat it like a thick plasterboard, looks quick and easy, thanks for the tip.
You're welcome, happy to help!
Much better technique than my saw I've been using to cut it previously - the saw creates so much dust.
No one wants the dust, right! Glad to be of service :)
Straight to the point, excellent tutorial thanks...
Glad you found it helpful 👍
I would have tackled this job sooner if I knew it was this easy, cheers!
So easy, anyone could do it!
Who knew it would be so simple! Thanks, just subscribed 👍👍
Thanks for the sub!
So simple, it's genius! Thanks for this😱
Glad you like it!
Very helpful . , foam board
is not always worked with .
I'm glad you found it useful Joseph 👍
You can use a pizza cutter as well.
Good shout!
So helpful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! 😊
Hsappy to help :)
The RIC jig. The safest , fastest, easiest way to cut pir board up to 150mm thick. NO DUST. See utube - insulation cutting jig.
I will check it out. Is it really easier than something that any perosn already has in their tool box?
@@hausofyax l have sold over one hundred and fifty jigs all over the U.K. and Ireland.
The jigs now cut up to 150mm.
Is it okay to use a foil-backed insulation board like this as a sacrificial support under sheets of plywood so you can cut them on the floor? Does the foil make any difference?
I think that would make a right mess. I'd personally get a foldable workbench and use that to support the plywood 👍
I've seen a lot of Americans use thin PIR boards for this exact purpose but they usually buy thin cheaper boards around 20mm thick either with or without foil & then they just bin them once theyre knackered, bearing in mind you can flip the board & use the other side as well they last a long time. For cheapness I sometimes do the same but I use a 25mm thick sheet of polystyrene as it only cost a few quid & I've done countless cuts on it.
No@@northeastcorals
@@steveknapyes
Let's see you do it on 150mm board.
Bring some around!
I’ve got 40 150mm boards coming today I’ll let you know if it works
Get at it!
@@hausofyax it does not work on 100mm or 150mm even cutting 50mm with rail saw into 150mm then trying to snap didn’t work
@@cyberprop 😅 yeh I use either knives or the PIR jigsaw blades on boards up to 50mm thick, if they are any thicker than that they need a saw or something better.
Will this work on 80mm?
Works on any size, ideally you'd want your balde to cut at least half way through the board so aim for a 40mm blade and it'll be sweet :)
@@hausofyax Brilliant thanks ☺️
You're welcome :)
@@kristoff99s How did you get on with the 80mm?
Wish I'd seen this before I just hacked my board with a hacksaw blade!!!!!
You live and learn I guess! 🤣