Foam

[Anonymous]

what type of foam and where is the best place to but it - needed to build landscaping

[Anonymous]

but = buy (sorry cant spell today

[egmurphy]

Normally we're talking about the extruded foam for insulation. Typically it's either blue or pink, depending on whether it's made by Dow or Owens-Corning. Available at Lowes, Home Depot, or most home improvement stores.

Regards

Ed

[Anonymous]

I always add this whenever I see foam mentioned. It makes for great landscaping but if you plan to glue it together make sure you check that there is not a thin clear vapor barrier on the foam. if there is, peel it off as none the adhesives we use (White glue, liquid nails, etc. ) will stick to the vapor barrier.

Also if you use a sureform tool to shape it, go get a dryer sheet and wipe your hands with it. The foam shavings won't stick to you hands.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Just like the others said, foam sheet insulation, available at Lowe's or Home Depot. Home Depot usually has better service, around here anyway. Trainman had a good point though, try to get the stuff without the plastic on it. it is nearly impossible to get off. Down here we have a place called Cameron Ashley, a nationwide distributor of insulation. They can get about any kind if there is one in your area.

Have Fun,
Greg

[egmurphy]

Not sure about that Greg. I bought the blue Dow insulation, and the vapor barrier peeled off easily. It was really tough material, so once I got it started at one corner it just came off in one whole sheet.

Your experience is obviously different, just wanted to add what mine was.

Regards

Ed

[Anonymous]

You can also use the white packing foam,although not as durable as extruded foam it has some good uses.I use the thinner sheets !/4 in as a subbed for elev.such as roadways or on smaller sloped hillsides to change the basic shape and add little rises before the ground cover is applied.With the help of a few friends wives who like to shop I can allways find a free supply.

[twhite]

If you get the pink Corning foam at Home Depot, it doesn't have the backing on it, you can just start carving your heart out. Good stuff, too. The more you stack, the more rigid it gets. Get the 2", the 3/4" seems to come with a permanent bow in it and won't lie flat very well.
Tom