When I have to install fiberglass insulation I make a pair of glove-like shields out of a pair of old gym socks. I cut off the toe and make a little hole for my thumb in each sock. Then I pull each sock all the way up to my elbow, covering all the skin around my shirt cuffs. This keeps the fiberglass from getting into the tender skin on my wrists and arms, while leaving my fingers unhindered to work with utility knives and staple guns.
William F. Roslansky, Woods Hole, MA
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Utility Knife
This utility knife is well-made and comes in handy when cutting rigid foam insulation. You can extend the snap blade to cut through a 2-inch foam board.
Great Stuff Foam Cleaner
It’s important to clean and maintain a professional foam-dispensing gun, and this product fits the bill. It has a spray applicator for general cleaning, plus it screws onto the dispensing gun so you can clean the inside.
Loctite Foamboard Adhesive
When foam board installations require an adhesive, it’s important to use compatible products like this adhesive from Loctite.
