Homosote ?s Florida

[traindaddy1]

I guess you can't teach an "old" dog new tricks........So they say.      Well, after a lot of thought (for me, not an easy thing to do), I went with the Homasote.    ($, an early Father's Day gift from my Chief Engineer.)   Thanks, again, for your replies.

[balidas]

I've never seen Homasote down here, but I have seen the sound board by Celotex., mainly at the lumber yards, if you're looking for sound absorbtion. That you can paint and seal and there shouldn't be any problems then.

Otherwise 5/8's or 3/4 ply, and use cork for the roadbed.

 

 

[rockn77]

We have QuietBrace in Texas... From what I've read from other folks it's just like Homasote.  I painted it like mentioned above and so far I'm pleased with the results.  I ordered a toothless jigsaw blade and it cuts like butter!

 

 

[traindaddy1]

Lee F. ---- Found a Lumber Yard here in Orlando that has the Homasote in stock.    BUT, $$$$$. 

Have to really take all your advice and reconsider the product.   Again, thanks guys.

[phillyreading]

I went to Home Depot here in West Plam Beach FL and the guy looked at me like I was from Mars or some other planet when I asked him about homasote. They never heard of homasote here in southeast FL? Even tried finding it in the computer and no success.

I just use plywood, about half inch thick or better and green mat paper from Life Like to cover the plywood. Styrafoam gets to messy for me to work with, also what happens when your heavy weight engine derails? How do you fix the styrafoam?

Lee F.

[traindaddy1]

Gun Runner John, RT, Chief Eagles, Bob Nelson:   Thanks, Guys, for your input. 

 

[lionelsoni]

I recommend 15/32-inch CDX plywood, which is widely available and relatively inexpensive.  "Half-inch" plywood has been obsolete for some years now.  Anything referred to as "1/2-inch" is probably actually 15/32 inches.  The "C" and "D" are the grades of the two surfaces.  "X" means "exterior glue".

[ChiefEagles]

Use the foam insulation if you can find it in the thickness needed.  It will work.  I used Soundstop [simular to homasote, but cheaper] on top of plywood.  Had to get it through Lowes from wholeseller.  It is dusty but will hold screws.  Can be carved with boxcutter.  I installed it and then roller painted it with "dirt" brown latex paint to seal it.  No humidity problems inside the house.  Paint stops the dusty part.  Cuts down on track noise.

[rtraincollector]

I wouldn't go with 1/4" plywood as it has tendencies to warp also check out Kent Johnson he had an article about it stating he made a big mistake using it. and he's up in WI. I use to live in FL and you in my opinion want at least 1/2" if not 5/8" at minimum.

[gunrunnerjohn]

IMO, bad idea!  It'll swell with the moisture and also lose it's rigidity.  Consider exterior grade plywood as a base with foam on top.  If' you're using foam, 1/4" plywood is good, just as a base.

[traindaddy1]

Well now, here I am in Orlando.  Brought down my train "stuff" from the Bronx and have begun the benchwork for a new layout.  Have always used Homosote.  Went to Lowe's and Home Depot to get a few more pieces...."Special Order" sir!       Questions: Homosote in Florida - "Bad Idea" ?    Good or Bad, who may have the best prices?    Never used foam.  Does the foam hold tubular track as well as Homosote?   As always, many thanks.