[Greenbuilding] How green is cellulose infill?

[Corwyn]

On Jul 7, 2006, at 17:22, Jefro wrote:
> My questions are:  what sort of chemicals are mixed into cellulose to
> make it fireproof?  Is it simply a set of inert borate compounds, or 
> are
> there hardcore chemicals involved?  I imagine this might be specific to
> different applications and even locales.

Mostly borate compounds, you are correct, but of course you should 
check with the particular brand you intend to buy.

You might check out my website 
http://www.greenfret.com/house/house.html for an examples of a post and 
beam OUT-filled with cellulose.  Although infill is recommend by some 
for strawbale, I would not recommend it for cellulose filled.   Putting 
the cellulose on the outside is much easier, provides better 
insulation, and allows inspection and maintenance of the post and beam.

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn

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