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Darren,
Your recent accomplishments are
amazing. My congratulations.
I am keenly interested in wool
for house insulation. Did you encapsulate the wool? Here in the temperate
Midwest of the U.S., the issues about wool would be insect infestation and
damage, degradation of the wool over time in a humid climate, and flammability.
I am developing an eco-farm and
want to demonstrate building with materials that are natural, low-tech, and
local resources. Insulation is a critical factor in this context. Although the
popularity of wool for clothing and bedding is increasing in the US , prices for
wool have been in the toilet for several years. A demand for wool insulation
could stimulate a network of regional businesses connected to family farms. This
could provide needed economic sustainability in the family farm sector.
Of related interest (insulation,
that is), someone on the ferrocement list recommends clay coated straw as
insulation with good R values. However, he is in Austin, Texas, which is
much drier than Indiana. and the same issues exist here.
Best,
Steve
Steve Bonney
Sustainable Earth, a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the development of sustainable food and farming systems 100 Georgton Ct. W. Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 463-9366
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