I would rather sleep in a building, of any type of construction, that
didn't have highly combustible wall surfaces. Whether they burn
through slow smolder or open flame, to me it's all the same problem.
Most 2x4 homes have a gypsum panel product covering the wood framing
members, and there's a reason for this, namely fire prevention. Sure
you will find wood paneling on walls, but many code jurisdictions
require gypsum wall board behind the panel. So a comparable test with
conventional construction would need to be the entire wall assembly,
drywall included.
Keep in mind that most building codes are a response to someone dying
somewhere.
When your electrical receptacle box starts glowing from a bad ground
and you're in Cancun on the beach, the last thing you want to find
upon your return is what looks like a huge pile of day old charcoal
briquets. I just encourage those interested in using this product to
house their families to be aware of the risk, one that appears to be
EASILY mitigated with the proper mix design. To me, there is
absolutely nothing more important than doing everything feasible to
protect people living in these buildings.
Don't take me wrong, I'm a PC supporter (hip hip hooray ! !) and hope
to use it on a project.
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