Re: Insulating with wool

[sfram@citycom.com (unruLEE)]

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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