Hallo
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>What is modern loft insulation made of? As a child I remember being
>warned to be careful in the loft because of all the fibre-glass dust (I
>dont think my parents cared much if I fell through the plasterboard
>ceiling. It was just the fibreglass they warned me about!), and in my
>current house the horrendously insufficient depth of insulation seems to
>be made up of mostly shredded paper and belly-button lint. If possible,
>I'd really like to avoid using fibre-glass when I come to upgrade. > >Byebye >
>Matt.
>
For example.... "Rockwool is a stone-based insulation. It is sourced from abundant lava deposits of volcanic rocks which are melted in a cupola furnace like a controlled man-made volcano. As the re-melted lava comes out of the furnace, it is spun, given water repellency treatment and bound together in a wool-like fleece. Rockwool is a stone wool, which is inorganic and ideal for thermal insulation, fire protection, acoustic control and environmental purposes. "
Also:- B&Q do a range of insulation that comes in a perforated plastic bag...you can lay the insulation direct in the bag, so not needing to get fibres everywhere. the perforations allow moisture in and out.