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  • From: sfram@citycom.com (unruLEE)
  • To: "permaculture" <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: Insulating with wool
  • Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 08:51:58 -0800


Thanks Robyn,
Do you happen to have any idea what ratio of borax to wool? Also, how the
borax is impregnated? I assume it could be dissolved in water, then the
wool soaked in it, and then you dry the wool. I wonder if there's any way
to contact the company.

Thanks for your response,
Lee

>I recall reading that the commercial sheepswool insulation is impregnated
>with borax - as well as a fire retardant it is repellent to pests and
>rodents. Borax is also added to insulation made from shredded waste paper
>for the same reasons.
>Robyn
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