Timeline for How can I remove foamboard insulation from behind drywall so electrical box tabs have clearance to grab?
Current License: CC BY-SA 4.0
8 events
| when toggle format | what | by | license | comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2021 at 1:47 | comment | added | Mazura | I'd have two hands and my stomach on the drill. And maybe only run it backwards. If it decides to bite it's going to be a bad day for you or the drywall. | |
| Dec 3, 2021 at 16:29 | comment | added | isherwood | I think you'll find this plenty quick, and even if there are faster solutions they're likely to remove more material than necessary, degrading insulation value. Electrical boxes are common cold points in a wall. | |
| Dec 3, 2021 at 16:27 | history | edited | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
added 160 characters in body
|
| Dec 3, 2021 at 16:10 | comment | added | Brandon | That's brilliant. Will need a pretty chunky one (didn't know they made them this big!), but should totally work AND keeps me from cutting into the drywall since the back edge is "safe". Great idea, and my current plan unless someone suggests something that might be quicker. | |
| Dec 3, 2021 at 15:58 | history | edited | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
added 15 characters in body
|
| Dec 3, 2021 at 15:58 | history | rollback | isherwood |
Rollback to Revision 1
|
|
| Dec 3, 2021 at 15:56 | history | edited | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
added 27 characters in body
|
| Dec 3, 2021 at 15:48 | history | answered | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |