From: Ernie (genesis_at_gtwn.net)
Date: 10/09/02
Message-ID: <002401c26fd4$406361c0$12a4ecd8@pavilion> From: "Ernie" <genesis_at_gtwn.net> Subject: Re: coating styrofoam Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 13:41:21 -0700
From extreme how - to publication that has lots of listings, but not much
information about them; just phone numbers in most cases.-
echo - busters, might be just what you need in a dome -
http://www.foamsource.com/soundproof.html
http://www.fiberiffic.com/
http://www.tridipanel.com/index.htm
http://www.stanark.com
http://www.elastek.com/
from metacrawler:
http://www.americas-real-estate.com/beware-synthetic-stucco.htm
http://www.bobvila.com/wwwboard/messages/52103.html
I have not tried any of these, but looks like there are good possibilities
for using on domes.
Ernie
----- Original Message -----
> Subject: coating styrofoam
>
> > I recently saw a product made to apply to the surface of extruded
> > styrofoam insulation, often used around basements. Its a concrete
> > like material, intended to protect the styrofoam from bangs and
> > gouges. Comes in a 5 gallon can (at Menards) to which one adds water.
> > Has anyone worked with something like this for a dome? Foam panels
> > with this material on top as a stucco? Would it help support and
> > protect the panels, or just weigh them down and make them sag? I know
> > Grailcoat is formulated to be applied to wood. Just wondered... -Dan
> > G.
> >
>
> I used a foam form system for my foundation wall. I coated it with
> a tar-like substance for water resistence before backfilling around
> it. Where it is above ground, it is fairly easily chipped and gouged
> so something like this would be nice but I wonder how good it
> really is as it seems that with the soft backing it would crack and
> chip fairly easily, too. I'd also be interested if anyone has had
> experience with it. Do you have a name for the product?
>
> Janet
>