Kaowool HP

[Chach]

Has anyone ever used Kaowool HP for their insulation I heard about Kaowool M which I don't think is strong enough but what about Kaowool HP it's a stronger version of the M. Here is a spec sheet of the products they have and tell me what you think. http://www.lynnmfg.com/wp-content/up...TC-514-700.pdf I'm trying to get my supplies in order so I can start the dome this spring and this was one of my concerns. Which board to use. Ceramic Fiber board or Calcium Silicate. Any input would be appreciated.

[Chach]

Just priced Thermal 12 Gold from Distibutuon International and its $5.49 sq ft my location is Hammond Indiana...still waiting on the Kaowool HP price
..Also still trying to figure which one I should go with.

[david s]

For casting your own vermicrete slab a 5:1 is considered about the right strength, so checking its density and compressive strength against your Kaowool boards it looks like the Kaowool M is too soft. Check also the density and strength of the Thermal Gold.

[david s]

Look here

https://www.jm.com/content/dam/jm/global/en/industrial-insulation/Industrial%20Documents/IND-TB011-Compressive-Strength-of-High-Temperature-Thermal-Insulation.pdf

[Chach]

Thanks david s looks like thermal 12 gold can perform pretty well...I believe UtahBeehiver used this board for his insulation also with Foamglas underneath. I plan to mimick that as well. I seen people use different materials for the insulation boards but what is the preferred choice?