I was wondering if I could use 2" roofing foam with the paper left on it or should I try to remove it? If I need to remove it is there a way to do it without making a big mess?
Reason I'm asking is that I can get alot of 4X8 sheets for free, just take them away.
John
Yes, you need to remove the cover sheet, and the foam itself should be compacted enough that it is not going to come apart or break into pieces (unless there are already breaks in it).
Thanks for the info, cacole.
Hi John,
If it is white foam you may not want to use it or to atleast check it out. I bought blue foam board from Lowes and it had a plastic film covering. Later they got in some two inch white foam and getting the covering off was so difficult I gave up. It would only come off in little pieces. From the forum I learned that I had beaded foam and not foam board. I think foam board is either pink or blue depending on who made it. Fortunately Lowes took it back no questions asked.
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
Thanks to all for the info!!!
jsoderq wrote:Some insulation board is urethane foam with foil or plastic LAMINATED to it for waterproofing. I would not want to try and use it for a layout. Urethane foam is even more hazardous than styrofoam.
The foil is not as a waterproofing, although it can do the job, it is a radiant barrier.