What do y'all experts think of baffles made from ceramic fiber and vermiculite rather than metal? Pros and cons?
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My fiber ones have 6 years on them and have held up great. Only thing is the operator just needs to be careful not to whack them. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another stove with fiber boards.
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I would guess better insulating capacity than metal. Plus, a metal sheet will have to be pretty thick to withstand those temps without warping and would need more insulation on top.
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