I think you need to read back through the archives on the compressing/compacting papercrete and insulating topic. One of the long time gurus is contra to what you're saying, stating in essence the result was counter-intuitive to what they'd expected. Maybe Barry? I just can't remember and don't have time to track it down right now.
I'd like to know how vibrating effects papercrete in a porous mold. I understand why you see it as not a value added activity for what you're doing. You've got a system and a rhythm and it works, so why the heck would you mess with it?
ElfN
----- Original Message -----From: Curtis StewartSent: Friday, August 17, 2007 10:25 AMSubject: Re: [papercreters] Compressing PapercreteWell you and others are welcome to their opinions, except compressing the PC removes the air. By removing the air It increases the density, but also decreases the insulative value. I guess that is why 6 inches of fiberglass insulates better than 6 inches of rock. But this is my opinion and I am not forcing it on anybody.
