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Resilient channel in Chicago area
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 2:26 pm
by Shaz
Hello all,
Anyone know where to buy resilient channels in Chicagoland area? I am assuming it's not available at local home improvement stores like Home Depot, Lowes etc ...
I will try to get the Roxul or OC 703 from SPI, which is close to where I am. If there are any other (cheaper ...) places to buy these also, please let me know.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:49 am
by knightfly
Some HD's carry it, some don't - mine doesn't. Try calling drywall/insulation supply places (yellow pages) or contractors - I found it locally for around $2 per stick a few months ago by doing that.
Just don't make the mistake of assuming they know how the stuff works or doesn't work... Steve
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 2:20 pm
by Shaz
Thanks Steve, I will check out HDs in my area and try to find some other places.
I thought I would have to buy it through Auralex, their prices seem very high. I am not sure if theirs work better than the ones available locally.
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 2:23 pm
by knightfly
No, it's basically the same stuff. What you're paying for is their stocking and handling. If you find it locally, even with the ridiculous steel price hikes lately, it should be less than maybe $4 per stick; it was $2.14 in the Northwest 5-6 months ago... Steve
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:18 am
by Shaz
Thanks! I am suppose to meet with my general contractor tomorrow. Hopefully they will know how to install it properly.
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:29 am
by knightfly
Ask them specifically what order they would place things - wallboard/studs/wallboard/RC/wallboard is the WRONG answer... Steve
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:09 am
by Shaz
I sure will. Thanks
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 6:08 am
by Dan Allen
If I'm not to late.. I'm from Northwest Indiana, about an hour away from downtown Chicago. Dietrich has a plant out of Hammond Indiana which is close to the border. My brother works through Menards and was able to order it through them.
Hope this helps..
Dan
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 12:23 am
by Shaz
Thanks for the information Dan. I actually found it at my local HD, although the price seems a lot more ($5.00 a stick), but atleast it is available.
I will check out Menards and see if they can order it for me. I did ask them about ordering mineral fiber insulation for me and the guy told me, unless I want a truck load of it they won't special order.
I am still in the negotiation phase with my contractor, hopefully he can start the work soon.