foam vs. fiber insulation

local code would by why, the fumes are poisonous when burnt. Another example in my area 5/8" Firecode X drywall is all i can use in my building, and my HD has it. Fire codes are getting tougher every year and affect you when you sell.

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ransley
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"ransley" wrote

The iso plastic can be poisonous, but the styrene foams are not "poisonous" , but in quantity are not good for you. The products of combustion are the same a a candle or kerosene lamp, mostly soot. Breathing too much soot from any source in harmful.

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Ed Pawlowski

I thought the smoldering fumes from all foams and plastic based materials were bad, { most things in your home]. Have you tried it, just kidding.

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ransley

Hi, With proper vapor barrier done, my choice would be spray foam(best sealing air leak), next choice would w blown in fiberglass. In my area code says minimum R20 for walls, R40 for ceiling, R13 for in-ground walls like in basement.

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Tony Hwang

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