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Foam...water-logged foam...and no foam...Let's talk
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<blockquote data-quote="Bigkat650" data-source="post: 250956" data-attributes="member: 7270"><p>The problem is, the most cost-effective foam is the 'pink'; 'blue'; or 'green' foam boards used for insulation that are about $25 a sheet used for home insulation. That insulation is not a closed-cell foam, meaning it will absorb water.</p><p></p><p>Simply put, purchase closed-cell foam, like styrofoam or pool noodles, and it will not become water-logged. My local Lowes sells 4x8x2" sheets of a white closed cell foam board for about $26 a sheet--so for me, its a no-brainer, i'm going with that. If I didn't have that option, I would go to a dollar store and buy 50ish pool noodles...</p><p></p><p>I would not use foam that is not closed-cell... it can and will absorb water--once it does, its effectively doing more harm then good.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigkat650, post: 250956, member: 7270"] The problem is, the most cost-effective foam is the 'pink'; 'blue'; or 'green' foam boards used for insulation that are about $25 a sheet used for home insulation. That insulation is not a closed-cell foam, meaning it will absorb water. Simply put, purchase closed-cell foam, like styrofoam or pool noodles, and it will not become water-logged. My local Lowes sells 4x8x2" sheets of a white closed cell foam board for about $26 a sheet--so for me, its a no-brainer, i'm going with that. If I didn't have that option, I would go to a dollar store and buy 50ish pool noodles... I would not use foam that is not closed-cell... it can and will absorb water--once it does, its effectively doing more harm then good. [/QUOTE]
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