Re: Green Building Solutions

[Guest guest]

Hey

be carefull with green building solutions, an architect here told me

a mold sensitive woman decided a green building would be good for

her- he said 3 months into the project she could not even visit the

job site and was never able to live in the house- he said the

problem is that alot of the green products are inherently moldy- and

that the green building people do not understand anything about

mold. At a building convention I talked to some green building guys-

they were suprised at the depth of knowledge I had about building

supplies and wanted to hook up with me- they knew nothing about mold

karen--- In , " barb1283 " <barb1283@...>

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> Does anyone have any good links to sources of products for green

> building. I had all these very good links for products that are

good

> for the environment and lost them when my computer died two months

> ago. I need to chose a new insulation material for my attic. Or

does

> anyone have any suggestions for good, health attic insulation

> material? Thanks

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[Guest guest]

, I think you are right. I googled green building solutions

for insultation and found suggestions like wool and cotton for

insultation. I can imagine the mold (and moths) if that got wet, so

as far as I have seen already, you are right about that. It reminds

me of when I go looking for organic produce and it is already

previously been eaten on by bugs. I know it is still better but the

sprayed stuff sure does look better! So buggy insulation does not

sound good. Besides I believe I read somewhere that either toxins

or mold, just LOVE cotton. I can't remember which. Of course Dr

Rae suggests wrapping any insulation you use in heavy gauge

aluminum. I don't know if this is just for attic or not.

Incidentally he put a book out on suggested building practices for

healthier living called " Optimum Environments for Optimum Health &

Creativity " by Wm J Rae. I bought it from his health center.

--- In , " carondeen " <kdeanstudios@...>

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> Hey

> be carefull with green building solutions, an architect here told

me

> a mold sensitive woman decided a green building would be good for

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[Guest guest]

, do you have any advice then on what to use for attic

insulation. If I remember correctly you were involved in every aspect

of planning the building of your former home. I can't imagine how

discouraged you must be but hopefully you will find a place

comfortable and safe for you.

--- In , " carondeen " <kdeanstudios@...>

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> Hey

> be carefull with green building solutions, an architect here told me

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[Guest guest]

Here's what we're using for all our insulation, the 5 star Prodex Foil

Foam Foil. I read somewhere it was mold resistant. People with MCS use

it a lot.

http://www.insulation4less.com/

S

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> Does anyone have any good links to sources of products for green

> building. I had all these very good links for products that are good

> for the environment and lost them when my computer died two months

> ago. I need to chose a new insulation material for my attic. Or does

> anyone have any suggestions for good, health attic insulation

> material? Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I forgot to mention the other insulation I hear MCSers are using:

s Mansville formaldehyde-free insulation. It's also mold and

mildew resistant, but if you're sensitive, you'll need to use a vapor

barrier on top of it. They like Heavy Duty Reynolds Wrap (foil) over

the insulation, or less effective: Denny Foil. You can search on the

Internet and buy either in large widths.

http://www.jm.com/insulation/building_insulation/4465.htm

[Guest guest]

I used Mansvill insulation- but now I here there is an

insulation that will not " hold water " - Insulation was the thorniest

issue I faced

karen

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told me

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[Guest guest]

The formaldehyde-free insulation is excellent and mold won't grow on

fiberglass anyway. However, dust and other debris that is collected

on and in the fiberglass can be a food source for mold and bacteria

if sufficient moisture is present.

Which leads to the next statement of caution: Be careful about

putting a vapor barrier on top of the insulation. If the blocked

vapor is coming from the " wrong " side it can accumulate beneath the

barrier. Now you have not only mold growth but the possibility of

wood rot. Moisture trapped behind vapor barriers is what causes the

framing to rot in houses with synthetic stucco. Consult with an

expert who understands vapor barriers, how climates can reverse their

positioning and also appreciates mold.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

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> I forgot to mention the other insulation I hear MCSers are using:

> s Mansville formaldehyde-free insulation. It's also mold and

> mildew resistant, but if you're sensitive, you'll need to use a vapor

> barrier on top of it. They like Heavy Duty Reynolds Wrap (foil) over

> the insulation, or less effective: Denny Foil. You can search on the

> Internet and buy either in large widths.

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[Guest guest]

They also use shredded denim as insulation

On Mon, 6 Nov 2006, steph2920 wrote:

> Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:41:18 -0000

> From: steph2920 <steph2920@...>

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> I forgot to mention the other insulation I hear MCSers are using:

> s Mansville formaldehyde-free insulation. It's also mold and

> mildew resistant, but if you're sensitive, you'll need to use a vapor

> barrier on top of it. They like Heavy Duty Reynolds Wrap (foil) over

> the insulation, or less effective: Denny Foil. You can search on the

> Internet and buy either in large widths.

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