foam boards

[Ron Zee]

This may have been asked before, but where does a person go to purchase 2" thick foam boards to make a layout on? The thickest around here at Lowes is 1/2" and it's covered with a plastic that has like squares made into it and if you peel it off, it leaves a nice impression in the foam. They do have a board that's like 1.75" thick but it's covered in foil on both sides. So, any ideas?

[darthraven]

Home depot has it.

[Ron Zee]

unfortunatly, the closest Home Depot is about 45 minutes away, one way. I guess I'll keep looking,,,

[darthraven]

if it makes you feel any better the closest one to me is about 2 hours away.  If you know someone in construction they can probably get you some.

[Country Joe]

Unfortunately, the availability of foam varies depending on where you live Ron. I live in the Northeast and it's available in many stores in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. If you live in a warm climate it can be hard to find. This is the page on the Lowe's web site where you can order foam:

http://www.lowes.com/SearchCatalogDisplay?Ntt=styrofoam&storeId=10151&N=0&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&rpp=24

I am not sure if they will ship it to your location, of if the shipping cost would be reasonable, but at least you can look into it.

[Ron Zee]

Thanks for the info. I guess it's time to go to Lowes then. Hey, it can't hurt to ask.

[Country Joe]

Good luck Ron. I agree, you have nothing to lose by asking. Let us know how you do.