The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.

The construction of the seaplane is very simple, and boils down to cutting some big wings out of foam board, using some sticks to give it some rigid framing, and putting a tail on it.

For new construction, rigid foam board insulation can be laid beneath the shingles by a professional. For existing construction, batting or spray foam can be installed along the rafters.

We use board cutters (NOT box cutters ala 911...stand alone machines designed for cutting foam boards), and they still screw up due to the inconsistent quality of foam boards.

Expert craftsmanship shapes a modern miniature house with a dedicated car garage using foam board. Every detail, from structural layout to finishing touches, enhances realism and style. High ...

The foam board seems to be in the way of installing the electric wires that I know are supposed to be behind the insulation. What’s the best way to deal with this situation and is the foam board ...

The Board of Directors of Builders, a commercial insurance leader rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, today announced the addition of two new Board me ...

This popular photo of a woman with foam in her hair is of unknown source and veracity, despite numerous news stories claiming otherwise.

This Woman Accidentally Mistook Builder’s Foam For Hair Gel And The Result Looks Very Painful Mark Shrayber Life & Culture Editor Twitter September 30, 2015 ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Bold Seal Insulation provides spray foam insulation for new construction across NJ, helping builders meet energy codes with fast, code-compliant installs. As energy codes tighten ...

Here’s a true fashion emergency. A woman sprayed builder’s foam in her hair when she thought she was just using her mousse. The synthetic sealant apparently added some major poof to her… ...

Surf and tunes mix with Board Builder Hall of Fame awards and Rhythm & Resin festival Surfboard shaper Timmy Patterson shapes a board made from recycled foam at his shop in San Clemente in 2013.