Category Archives: closed cell foam

Expending foam: Open & close cell foam?

I have two options: buying close cell, fire resistant, R-7 per inch, 3 lb density foam for $12 per cubic ft. OR buying open cell, fire resistant, R-3.7 per inch, 0.75 density foam for $6.80 per cubic ft. SO, I … Continue reading

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EXPENDING FOAM: Open & close cell foam?

I have two options: buying close cell, fire resistant, R-7 per inch, 3 lb density foam for $12 per cubic ft. OR buying open cell, fire resistant, R-3.7 per inch, 0.75 density foam for $6.80 per cubic ft. SO, I … Continue reading

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Excerpts of the chapters of my book…how does it sound? Is there potential?

These excerpts revolve around the detaining center and the abandoned house that the kids enter. Excerpt: Nicholas Finch and the Burning Book (The scene where Nick meets Finny) It all happened in a blur. He had never witnessed anything like … Continue reading

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Have you ever had to ‘cuss’ a date/ex-BF/ex-GF until you foamed at the mouth?

I have. It was raining really hard one Saturday night…AND…my date pulled into my driveway and blew his car horn. He wouldn’t even get out of his car with an umbrella for me. I closed my front door. He went … Continue reading

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What do you think of my preface and 1st part of chapter?

PREFACE I never said I wanted to be alone. I never said anything. I guess that was decided for me too. That sounds like me. Just floating through life waiting for the next monkey to jump on my back and … Continue reading

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How is this piece of writing?

I was six when I met him. I was this pretentious little Upper East Sider that had been raised in a typical green awning-ed building by a nanny named Clara that wore white gloves and was from France. He was … Continue reading

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Need Foam backer rod!?

So, I know that title is fairly in-descriptive, so here it is. I need some type of COLORED 1/2" Foam Backer Rod! Grey is something I’m trying to avoid, and black may not suite the job. If its closed/opened cell, … Continue reading

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Where can I get a thinner version of this kind of material?

http://www.drillspot.com/products/113450/Insul-Tube_67834_Closed_Cell_Pipe_Insulation The material is foam, like the type in a cheap mattress. The one in the link is too thick (almost 2 inches total — which is far too much). I’d like material which maches the following. 1 inch thick … Continue reading

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Good alternative mats for yoga if I get really sweaty hands and feet?

I get really really sweaty hands and feet whenever I workout (and even for no reason sometimes). I’ve tried using anti-perspirant pads on my hands and feet, but found it makes my skin too dry to the point my skin … Continue reading

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SAFER barriers?

The SAFER barrier consists of structural steel tubes welded together. Behind these tubes are bundles of closed-cell polystyrene foam, placed between the barrier and the concrete wall The theory behind the design is that the barrier absorbs a portion of … Continue reading

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