Yes, I have tested several mixes. They don't burn they smolder, and turn to ash over a long period of time if they catch fire. A mixture of at least 50% cement is needed to prevent this.
On 12/6/2019 8:03 PM, eo greensticks eogreensticks@gmail.com [papercreters] wrote:
this appears just as i was thinking about papercrete!i make ferrocement sculptures and often have used some paper in the top coat, the sculpted layer, because it is easier to work with and 'softer' than concrete but i have some concern about the longevity of the papercrete. So far the early ones are holding up- i have waterproofed them and the percentage of paper pulp is not high...Has anyone tested paperadobe for bushfire resistance? bush fires are increasingly a problem-i have read that if the mineral content in the mix is high enough, then papercrete won't burn but of course Portland cement will burn out where clay will not. Could i substitute clay for the PC?cheers, eo
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