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Title: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: dioramabox on 11 October 2024, 10:28:27 PM

Hello everyone, I bring you an explanation video, I suppose everyone already knows what extruded polystyrene is, for those who don't know, I have recorded this video explaining what it is, how it is used and where to buy. Greetings and I hope it helps you!!

https://youtu.be/nWbHlvGPX_Y?si=2DfqC_6bAWB2WDGB

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: Tom Dulski on 12 October 2024, 12:27:03 PM

 great work

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: Aethelflaeda was framed on 12 October 2024, 01:58:39 PM

A good answer for one of my oldest questions.  thanks.

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: dioramabox on 12 October 2024, 04:05:17 PM

Thanks to all

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: Cholmondely Percival IV on 12 October 2024, 05:32:35 PM

I haven’t watched the whole video as I’m not a Spanish speaker but the example shown at the beginning appeared to be what is also known as XPS foam. At least the blue blocks similar to the one shown are sold on eBay under this name. I know there is also a product produced in pink, which I think may be denser, but I don’t know the correct term for this.

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: dioramabox on 12 October 2024, 08:50:38 PM

Quote from: Cholmondely Percival IV on 12 October 2024, 05:32:35 PM

I haven’t watched the whole video as I’m not a Spanish speaker but the example shown at the beginning appeared to be what is also known as XPS foam. At least the blue blocks similar to the one shown are sold on eBay under this name. I know there is also a product produced in pink, which I think may be denser, but I don’t know the correct term for this.

Everything is XPS, red, blue, beige, green... the difference, as you say, is the density.

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: has.been on 14 October 2024, 10:41:47 AM

Thanks for posting.
I have used some of the Blue Foam, but only offcuts from when I worked in a school.
I almost managed to get the school to add some for me on their order (me paying),
but the technician left & not long after so did I.  :(

I should do as you suggest & track down a supply.
So far the DIY stores have been a complete wash out, only stocking a VERY crumbly
pale yellow equivalent.  :'(

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: Digits on 14 October 2024, 10:48:40 AM

I buy both pink and blue straight from Amazon tbh

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: modelwarrior on 14 October 2024, 10:57:06 AM

I buy the black styrofoam which I think is XPS ?

From: https://modelshop.co.uk/ (https://modelshop.co.uk/)

Title: Re: EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE: What it is, Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Post by: dioramabox on 14 October 2024, 05:02:28 PM

Quote from: modelwarrior on 14 October 2024, 10:57:06 AM

I buy the black styrofoam which I think is XPS ?

From: https://modelshop.co.uk/ (https://modelshop.co.uk/)

Yes, this is also XPS