RE: [GBlist] Raw sheep wool insulation

["Cindy" <Time-Interiors@attbi.com>]

Wool is inherently flame retardant. That may be a plus.
Cindy Samson
Time interiors

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Nolan [mailto:jnolan@ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:23 PM
To: GB List
Subject: [GBlist] Raw sheep wool insulation


I've got a bunch of raw (unwashed) fleeces that I'd like to use for 
insulation in random places in my SB house that are not amenable to 
modified bales or stuffed straw flakes. I've been told that the lanolin 
acts as a natural insect repeller (for how long?). I plan to mix in
boric 
acid powder (aka "roach powder") as an extra protection.

Any advice or cautions? Is there a better way to apply the powder than
my 
current method of "shake & bake" in a cardboard box? I'm a bit concerned

about settlement over time.

thanks


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