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Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 5/25/2010, 1:36 am

: High density foam refers to the 'hardness' of the foam.
: Closed cell foam is referring to its 'waterproofness'.
: High density foam can be closed cell foam, but not necessarily.
: JohnK

Yep, definately has to be closed cell. Open cell foams which are more common and less expensive turn into giant sponges in a boat.

Bill H.

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Material: High density foam VS close cell
Bryan Ledahl -- 5/24/2010, 4:37 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Brian Nystrom -- 5/25/2010, 9:14 am
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Bryan Ledahl -- 5/26/2010, 5:54 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Brian Nystrom -- 5/26/2010, 6:02 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
JohnK -- 5/24/2010, 7:05 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Bill Hamm -- 5/25/2010, 1:36 am
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Brian Nystrom -- 5/25/2010, 9:10 am