Rant: I thought those new ceramic fiber blankets were just a gimmick until a job in Spokane

We were lining a firebox for a big boiler and the old stuff was a nightmare to cut and fit. My foreman brought in a roll of this new ceramic fiber blanket, and I rolled my eyes thinking it was just expensive fluff. We used it on a tricky corner section, and it cut clean with a knife and sealed up tight with way less mess. That corner has held perfect for over six months now with no shrinkage cracks. Has anyone else switched over, or am I just late to the party on this one?

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jessica_miller13d ago

Switched to it last year for some tricky duct work. Stuff is legit, cuts like butter and holds up way better than the old rigid boards.

wyatt_shah8513d ago

Nice! I've found a sharp utility knife makes the cleanest cuts on that stuff. Just go slow and let the blade do the work.