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I'll add I'm suspicious of insulation since all the modern stuff is foamed petroleum. I feel that's both a fire hazard[1] and has the potential to be classified
by Gibbon1 3y ago
I'll add I'm suspicious of insulation since all the modern stuff is foamed petroleum. I feel that's both a fire hazard[1] and has the potential to be classified as toxic waste. See lead paint and asbestos.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell_Tower_fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell_Tower_fire
- defrost 3y agoKnow your products, I've built houses from scratch and added insulation to existing houses, extensions, sheds, and always used glasswool: https://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/information-centre/how-insulation-works/how-glasswool-insulation-batts-trap-heat https://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/information-centre/how... https://insulation.com.au/product/pink-batts-insulation/ https://insulation.com.au/product/pink-batts-insulation/ It's recycled glass.
- bafe 3y agoI can't speak for other countries, but here (Switzerland) insulation is primarily mineral wool or else it must be fireproof