Where can I buy some Micore????

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I am interested but I dont think thats enough, I have an Englander that has a r2 floor protection rating and I want to overbuild the hearth for future upgrades and peace of mind ;~

is the stuff light for shipping purposes?
 
tekguy said:
I am interested but I dont think thats enough, I have an Englander that has a r2 floor protection rating and I want to overbuild the hearth for future upgrades and peace of mind ;~

is the stuff light for shipping purposes?

Hey Mike!
I see you found your way here!
These guys are good!
 
The stuff I have is a half inch thick with an r value of 1.02, the stuff is light enough to ship. I had eight pieces shipped to me in one box that didn't weigh more than fifty lbs
 
i am area code 01028 if you can get a quick ship quote or send me dimensions and I will check, thanks

where did you order from? i like the thought of using this stuff -peace of mind


-yeah HotCoals.. i think i got a year on ya, I just usually read and use the search function, most of the time the info you need can be found, before I got rid of the pellet stove I came here for along time looking for pellet reviews~
 
tekguy said:
i am area code 01028 if you can get a quick ship quote or send me dimensions and I will check, thanks

where did you order from? i like the thought of using this stuff -peace of mind


-yeah HotCoals.. i think i got a year on ya, I just usually read and use the search function, most of the time the info you need can be found, before I got rid of the pellet stove I came here for along time looking for pellet reviews~
Of course you were here before me..lol.
Well Mike I'm out to put that Apex together..the cold and snow is coming!
 
HotCoals said:
tekguy said:
i am area code 01028 if you can get a quick ship quote or send me dimensions and I will check, thanks

where did you order from? i like the thought of using this stuff -peace of mind


-yeah HotCoals.. i think i got a year on ya, I just usually read and use the search function, most of the time the info you need can be found, before I got rid of the pellet stove I came here for along time looking for pellet reviews~
Of course you were here before me..lol.
Well Mike I'm out to put that Apex together..the cold and snow is coming!

it was actually flurrying here today~
 
I'm in area code 43449. Not quite sure besides going to the post office and doing the "if it fits it ships" thing. I don't remember the company, but it was a mantel company out of Washington or california
 
I found an old PDF price list online for Aetna Plywood (distrubitor-wholesaler) for you guys in midwest that lists 4X8 sheets of Micore 300 @$25 -its dated may 2005

Mantel Craft sells 20X72 sheets cut down to 20X24 for shipping at $38 delivered
http://www.mantelcraft.com/fireplace-facing-systems/micore-board-cv230/

Electric Fireplaces Direct sells 20X72 sheets at $37.50

http://www.electricfireplacesdirect.com/Fireplace_Surround_Facing_Chart.html

I found this Craiglist ad:
http://erie.craigslist.org/mat/2723815046.html
"Due to sizing rules, this product can be shipped in 24"x48" ($25) or 32"x48" ($35) sections only and then joined using a non-fortified (non-combustible) mastic or thinset. Several boards of the 24"x48" typically costs about $12 to 20 to ship depending on size and quantity. The cost for packaging and handling is included in the price. Please email me with your zip code for a shipping quo"

I also found this ebay auction:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USG-Brand-Micore-300-Mineral-Fiber-Board-/190346402343

I think it same guy from the craiglist ad, the ebay seller id is (just in case that auction ends when you see this):
http://myworld.ebay.com/wabaehr

Thought I would share
 
I believe it was mantel craft that sold me mine, sounds like your all set
 
I have an extra piece for sale. I only used half of the sheet I bought. If anybodys interested, let me know and I will cut a good deal. Im in upstate NY. I think its 4 x 4. I will find out. $25 plus shipping.
 
I have also been looking into two other products,
Thermafiber K-FAC19
and
Insblock-19

this is what kfac shows:
Thermal Conductivity (1) per ASTM C177
K-factor-BTU – in./hr. – ft2 - °F
400° F 500° F 600° F 700° F 800° F 900° F
0.46 0.51 0.56 0.64 0.71 0.80

if R=(1/K)*T
@400F its R2.17/inch
@900F its R1.25/inch

what temps do they use for a stove? kfac can be found in 1.5 and 3" thickness pretty easy
 
I couldn't find it so I gave up and used a few of the other options. Still air, and durock. I really would have preferred micore.
 
i scored the Micore for free at work, part of the business does alot of office interior remodels and installs -asked the warehouse guys if they had any panels that they where getting rid of (which there almost always is) and found 8 panel inserts that where made of micore 300~

nothing beats free
 
tekguy said:
i scored the Micore for free at work, part of the business does alot of office interior remodels and installs -asked the warehouse guys if they had any panels that they where getting rid of (which there almost always is) and found 8 panel inserts that where made of micore 300~

nothing beats free
Good deal Mike!
See you on HCS.
 
took some pics when i pulled panels apart.. might help guys trying to find this stuff:
 

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I got mine from Curtis Lumber. I had to go to the suppler to find out who carries it and then work down from there. Their desk had to order it as a special item.

Matt
 
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