--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "jenabenojar" <jenabenojar@...>
wrote:
>
> hi guys. . . i'm jen and i'm from the philippines
Hi, Jen! Welcome.
> -------------HERE ARE SOME OF MY QUESTIONS:
> Is the test for wood the same with that of a papercrete?
Depends on which tests you mean. Could you be more specific?
> Can papercrete be compared to wood products?
> (If not, how do the testing differ?)
I would say generally it compares more easily with wood than with
cement. It does not shatter when it fails, it simply compresses. The
insulative and smolder properties are closer to wood (although much
improved over wood). Further research needs to be done on the sound
proofing values, although some informal testing and speculation tell
me it will perform considerably better than either wood or cement.
> What mixture for a papercrete that is water resistant and highly
> insulative?
Check with Clyde for water resistance, I make mine to be water porous
to meet my needs. However, generally you will either end up adding
something (latex, more cement, etc) or coating it in something
(asphalt, latex, prickly pear juice, wax, etc) to seal it.
What do you mean by highly insulative? R2 per inch? R3 per inch? Higher?
HTH.
- Ernie
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