[Greenbuilding] fire temps vs flame temps

Keith Winston keith at earthsunenergy.com
Mon Sep 10 00:31:56 EDT 2007



Michael Smith wrote:
> Lightning temperatures reach 30,000 degrees C..... 3 times hotter than the sun? 
>   

Yes. I recommend not getting hit by lightning. Nor visiting the surface 
of the sun.

Keith
>   I have researched dome construction and using high density foam for vertical (wall) R-44 ratings and sloped walls and roof areas R-66 definitely reflects the temperature rise in a fire. I will find this info and end the argument here. I thought everyone would want to know the hazards to avoid in super foam. 
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