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Re: GBlist: Masonry wall insulation
Here is an example of the type of cellulose product I was thinking of
http://www.spray-on.com/k13.html
has an R value of 4.54/inch and can be sprayed to 4". The MSDS lists
borax, boric acid, aluminum sulfate and macerated paper as the identity
ingredients (not sure what constitutes the binder ) The paper itself ie.
residual inks, etc. probably is the most hazardous component, that and
the colorant. Which leads to the question is anyone aware of any studies
on the effects of residual contaminants in cellulose insulation.
John Salmen
TERRAIN E.D.S.
terrain@seaside.net
Eric D. Hart wrote:
>
> I am a member of a food co-op in Minneapolis that is soon going
> renovate a new space for their storefront. The building in question is a c.
> 1940 brick and tile masonry building with clear span steel trusses. The
> building was originally an ice cream factory (without many interior walls)
> and about 15 years ago, it was hacked into office suites by the owner. Our
> co-op needs to take down most of those partitions for our store so have a
> chance to gut the place as much as we need to.
> The building is relatively uninsulated and I am fairly certain there
> is very little insulation on the exterior walls of the building. So my
> question is what are some of the alternatives to foam board insulation and
> sheetrock to insulate and finish the interior of the building. An interior
> finish that is durable and doesn't need much maintenance (like plaster)
> would be nice also. We could have the existing sheet rock removed to expose
> the brick and tile and just plaster that but I need to add insulation.
> I have seen a house where the stucco mason applied lime based
> plaster directly onto rigid insulation that was put on the inside of the
> house. I'm not sure if that meets code but would be interested in pursuing
> that if it was possible. Please let me know of any other alternative
> insulation/finishing products which accomplish what we are trying to do.
> Maybe there is a product that has insulating properties and can be used as a
> base to apply interior plaster to. I did a search of the REDI database and
> found a product called
> 'Fiberiffic'. Here's part of the description found in the REDI:
> "Fiberiffic Energy System is a new patented insulation process which
> utilizes a water based latex binder with is expended into a foam and and
> combined with almost any fibers or insulation particles."
> Does anybody have experience with this product?
>
> Eric D. Hart
> Community Eco-design Network
> PO Box 6241
> Minneapolis, MN 55406-6241 USA
> (612) 306-2326
> erichart@mtn.org
> http://www.tc.umn.edu/nlhome/m037/kurtdand/cen
>
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