Like many of you out there, I am pricing EPS blocks, but am time limited by my day job so getting quotes is slow, and I figure folks could compare notes here to find good prices.
To start it off, I was at home Depot today and was quoted as follows:
$165.59 4’x8’x12" 2# EPS from Insulfoam delivered to San Diego within 2 weeks (~6-8 blanks or $28-20 per blank)
$266.42 4’x8’x12" 3# EPS from Insulfoam delivered to San Diego within 2 weeks (~6-8 blanks or $44-33 per blank)
Matt
Hi Matt -
Higher densities cost more. Price per cu ft is a good way to compare. Several places I contacted provided quotes as “per cu ft.”
As of 11/22/05 the local Home Depot was able to get a 2’ X 3’ X 12’ block of 1 1/2 lb density for 325.00 including tax and shipping. That was substantially more per cu ft than quoted elsewhere but none of those places are near where I live so being able to pick it up locally was worth it for me.
Ken Ebert at Segway has EPS blanks ready to go and isn’t too far from where you live. Being able to pick up blanks ready to go with Greg Loehr designed rocker/profile is worth a lot if you have any space/time issues. He also has the perimeter stringered/high density Walker foam rail composite blanks.
Thanks, I am just a do it myself sort of guy, and enjoy the process, even if slow, of completing a job from start to finish.
I just ordered a 2’x1’x6’6" block of 2.4# from Pacific Allied (Hawaii). For some reason the price escapes me at the moment, but I’m thinking it was around $130. Not sure how much cheaper 2# would’ve been.
Cellofoam in Orlando, FL sells 3ft x 4ft x 8ft blocks of 2# EPS for $162.
Has anyone out there shaped with the eps from home depot? how is the quality?
if anyone in san diego wants to split a block let me know
Adamus
I am looking in this area for some foam as well. Im not sure if it wouldnt just be easier to try to pick up some blanks from Steve Forestal. I would possibly be interested in splitting a block so if you are interested let me know.
I’m getting a quote from an Insulfoam sales rep. Their web site lists a Chino, Ca. plant. I’ll let you guys know.
anyone interested in splitting a block? See ya at Cerritos.
Good Morning,
Please review the following pricing for 2# - type IX expanded polystyrene billets.
39" x 49" x 97" - $361.92 ea.
39" x 49" x 194" - $723.84 ea.
Prices are plus tax. ( if applicable)
2 to 3 day lead time
Will call price @ Chino, Ca. plant
C.O.D. - credit card or cashiers check only
We have other sizes and densities available for the surfboard industry, please call for more information.
Thanks for your interest in Insulfoam.
TAIGE GROW
INSULFOAM - CHINO
(909) 591-7425
(909) 591-8083
Taige Grow
Cellofoam gave me a quote of $299 for a 3’x4’ x 8’ of 2#.
Hmm. Maybe my quote was for 1#? I asked the guy what densities they had and he told me 1, 1.5, and 2 and then I asked how much they run and he just said “162 and change.”
Ha!! You guys got it goooood on the mainland. Pacific Allied here in Hawaii has quoted me prices as high as $1100 for a 27in by 48in by 16ft block of 2.4lbs foam…same dimentions but 8ft long at 2lbs was in the mid $400 price range…they probably want my left arm too…
That sounds right. The 3# was close to $600, same dimensions.
Anybody found a source that stocks 2.5 lb in Florida? Most seem to stock 2.0 or 3.0.
Many Thanks
I ordered a billit from insulfoam a few months ago. 2’ by 2’ by 10’ long 1 1/2 LB. I had it dropped at my house for 165.00 50.00 of that was shipping. Gordon
Do you have the phone number over at Cellofoam?
If you know of any guys in the area that do plaster work, get in tight with them because they generally buy lots of foam in various dimensions. If you can get one of these guys to front for you they might be able to get block foam for much cheaper. My brother-in-law is a plastering contractor and he can get 2# foam for about $40 per block or less. But that’s here in Texas. I’m sure prices will be higher in Hawaii.
Good Luck!
i got 18 blanks from an 8ft block of 1lb at $320… $17.78 a blank… pretty cheap.
I would be interested in splitting a block of foam with you. What density were you going with? I do live here in San Diego. Have you already made a hotwire? Just let me know so we can order if we need to.
Thanks, Norm
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