FB Brand Insulation

[vtsteve]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

There are a bunch of FB dealers in or near CT, if you can pick it up locally - otherwise, the shipping can cost as much as the product. By the way, the 1" blanket is easier to drape over the dome.

[flyfisherx]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

You know, I forgot about McGill's Warehouse. I ordered my ceramic blanket from them and the price was really good

Looks like they also have a good price on Ceramic Fiber board - which is the same thing our hosts sells. Three 2' x 3' x 2" boards for $164.

McGills Warehouse Online Department Store,HF102 2" Ceramic Fiber Boards Density: 17.5lb/ft3 or 280kg/m3(D1A)(G2B)(G3C)

FWIW, I looked all over for local insulation suppliers and didn't find much. I think price & availability varies quite substantially based on location.

If you do order from McGills, I suggest checking out the ceramic blanket prices too - they are really low.

McGills Warehouse Online Department Store,HF10 Ceramic Fiber Blanket 2" - 8lb/ft3 or 128kg/m3

Good Luck!

Dennis

deejayoh.....These prices from McGills are great!! Almost too good to be true. What was your experience with them and the quality of the product you received? I am about ready to order board and blanket. Thanks

[will1t17]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

jpar-thanks so much

[jpar]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

In the chicago area, contact Armil CFS - tell them you are looking for pizza oven insulation.
Armil C.F.S.

[deejayoh]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Hmmm. Well, I didn't think I was confused. - I think the product McGill's sells is the same as what FB sells, despite the different name. Heat specs, density, size, weight all pretty much the same.

Given the potential savings, I'd definitely call them before I ordered and ask for a spec sheet -worth investigating.

Unfortunately, theres no $30 board available in the US! Well, maybe in A$. I haven't checked the exchange rate lately

[Johnny the oven man]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Dont get Ceramic fiber board mixed up with calSil board, two different types. Calsil is much harder and tougher.

[deejayoh]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Let me clarify. By "FB guys" I was referring to local distributors. Our host does offer the best price I can find even with shipping costs.

You know, I forgot about McGill's Warehouse. I ordered my ceramic blanket from them and the price was really good

Looks like they also have a good price on Ceramic Fiber board - which is the same thing our hosts sells. Three 2' x 3' x 2" boards for $164.

McGills Warehouse Online Department Store,HF102 2" Ceramic Fiber Boards Density: 17.5lb/ft3 or 280kg/m3(D1A)(G2B)(G3C)

FWIW, I looked all over for local insulation suppliers and didn't find much. I think price & availability varies quite substantially based on location.

If you do order from McGills, I suggest checking out the ceramic blanket prices too - they are really low.

McGills Warehouse Online Department Store,HF10 Ceramic Fiber Blanket 2" - 8lb/ft3 or 128kg/m3

Good Luck!

Dennis

[Gulf]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Do a local search for "industial insulation". Get the phone numbers and speak to a salesman. Ask about CalSil (calcium silicate). If the prices in Chicago are any where near what they are in the South, You should be able to find a box of 2" X 12" X 24" CalSil for under 90 bucks + taxes, (if you can it pick up at the warehouse). A box will be more than enough for a 42" oven.
Hope this helps.

[will1t17]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Let me clarify. By "FB guys" I was referring to local distributors. Our host does offer the best price I can find even with shipping costs.

[Johnny the oven man]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

We sell Calsil board for $30/sheet, cant see why it is so expensive over your way. Sheet size is 1m x 600mm x 40mm thick.

[deejayoh]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Quick question:

I live in Chicago, and the few FB guys I have called priced one board at around $120. That is way more money than I thought. Any ideas for a cheaper option or a good substitute?

Not sure who you mean by the "few FB guys", but I assume you are not talking about our hosts.

Forno Bravo store carries the boards for $70 each. that is the cheapest I found them. HW distributor was about what you quoted. Ridonkulous.

support our hosts, and save money!
FB Board 36242 :: Installation Accessories :: Forno Bravo Store

[Johnny the oven man]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Check your local refractory store for Calcium Silicate boards, same stuff as FB board.

[will1t17]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

Quick question:

I live in Chicago, and the few FB guys I have called priced one board at around $120. That is way more money than I thought. Any ideas for a cheaper option or a good substitute?

[mfiore]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

I had the same problems with the FB board. There was quite a bit of variation with thickness. I did the same as you suggested, put a layer of dry fireclay underneath to even it out.

[texman]

Re: FB Brand Insulation

I placed the fb board on my platform and trimmed to size with a jigsaw. worked great. Only problem is inconsistent thickness of FB board. See photo. I will level with fireclay and sand mix as recommended from previous post. Is this normal for the FB board?