work bench foam or what? :)

[pamardon]

Hi guys
I'm still trying to finish my work bench.
I saw in a video that after putting the board (base) on top of the table. The guy used an insulation board (blue like foam)
I visited my local home depot and lowes and I can't find it anywhere.
I live in FL... maybe they don't stock that over here.
what can I use instead of that foam?
I found something that looks similar but is white and it's  cover by foil in both sides...

[the Bach-man]

Dear Pam,
I use foam for layouts and displays because it's easy to cut, melt, and otherwise shape.  None of these are good traits for a work surface!
Happy Holidays!
the Bach-man

[Franz T]

Builder Supply companies would not carry foam board in the South (At least not here in GA). they could probably special order it for you, but that might be a bit expensive. Have you considered using Woodland Scenic's foam system? It is worth looking into..
Here is a link:
http://www.woodlandscenics.com/items.cfm/SubTerrainSystem

[fieromike]

Hi guys
I'm still trying to finish my work bench.
I saw in a video that after putting the board (base) on top of the table. The guy used an insulation board (blue like foam)
I visited my local home depot and lowes and I can't find it anywhere.
I live in FL... maybe they don't stock that over here.
what can I use instead of that foam?
I found something that looks similar but is white and it's  cover by foil in both sides...

Assuming you mean the benchwork for your layout and not the actual workbench where build your models, you have your work cut out for you in Florida!  Your best luck will be contacting a couple of large insulation contractors or refrigeration supply houses.  When I lived in Texas, I ended up with a list of suppliers that I got from the Dow-Corning and LOF websites.

[James in FL]

Not sure where you live in FL
I live near Tampa.
Lowes carries it at least this far south in 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4in. 4X8 sheets.

[mnfirefighter24]

the blue comes in different colors it is pink here it can also be yellow or blue

[James in FL]

the blue comes in different colors

umm... did I read that right?

the blue comes in different colors it is pink here it can also be yellow or blue

Umm... ahhh...err...

...I give up...

Good luck in your search.

[GlennW]

The Blue Board is made by Dow
Pink Board is made by Owens/Corning

You may find White Board Bead Board, like a hot cup
Don't use that unless you want a mess

The Dow & Owens/Corning website could link you to nearby dealers.
You may have to go to a real lumberyard, not HD or L's.
Even in the South, some insulation may help reduce cooling costs?