QUOTE: Originally posted by Adelie Joe, In a nutshell, those who use cork couldn't understand why anyone would use anything else. Those who use WS foam can't understand why those who don't use cork would not switch. Those who use homasote pretty much don't understand the cork or WS foam users. And a few use wood (HO, TruScale roadbed) just smile and nod at all the others.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Adelie Joe, There have been several threads on this subject in the last month or two, but due to my own incompetence, I can't seem to find any of them. In a nutshell, those who use cork couldn't understand why anyone would use anything else. Those who use WS foam can't understand why those who don't use cork would not switch. Those who use homasote pretty much don't understand the cork or WS foam users. And a few use wood (HO, TruScale roadbed) just smile and nod at all the others. I used cork on my staging area, and have switched to WS foam on the upper levels. Both work fine, I lean a little towards WS foam because it can be had in 24' rolls. But if cork came in 24' rolls, it would probably be a tossup. Not much help, but I don't really think there is a right or wrong answer to your question. One of those rare cases that, no matter what you do, you really can't miss.
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