Comments on: What fire safety precautions must be taken with blown in attic insulation? http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation Mon, 21 May 2012 22:06:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Iain http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation/comment-page-1#comment-6424 Iain Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:13:59 +0000 http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation#comment-6424 Use Roxul Insulation. It is a noncombustible mineral wool insulation. It is approved for continuous use at 1200ºF and melts at 2150ºF and never catches fire. Other bonuses to Roxul are it is water repellent, does not sustain the growth of mold or mildew and will not lose R-value. This product has been in use since the 30's in Europe and is a proven product.<br><b>References : </b><br>Insulated my house with Roxul batt insulation Use Roxul Insulation. It is a noncombustible mineral wool insulation. It is approved for continuous use at 1200ºF and melts at 2150ºF and never catches fire. Other bonuses to Roxul are it is water repellent, does not sustain the growth of mold or mildew and will not lose R-value.

This product has been in use since the 30’s in Europe and is a proven product.
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Insulated my house with Roxul batt insulation

]]> By: icecube99701 http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation/comment-page-1#comment-6423 icecube99701 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:01:59 +0000 http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation#comment-6423 Drew and Steven are right on. Fiberglass and cellulose will not burn. Code requires that all insulation be fire-proof.<br><b>References : </b><br>Building contractor. Drew and Steven are right on.
Fiberglass and cellulose will not burn. Code requires that all insulation be fire-proof.
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]]> By: STEVEN F http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation/comment-page-1#comment-6422 STEVEN F Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:34:59 +0000 http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation#comment-6422 Drewfuss is correct about the two types of recessed lighting fixtures, the junction boxes, and the baffles. I would add that non-insulation contact recessed lighting require airspace to prevent damage to the fixture, not primarily as a fire safety measure.<br><b>References : </b><br> Drewfuss is correct about the two types of recessed lighting fixtures, the junction boxes, and the baffles. I would add that non-insulation contact recessed lighting require airspace to prevent damage to the fixture, not primarily as a fire safety measure.
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]]> By: Drewfuss http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation/comment-page-1#comment-6421 Drewfuss Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:53:59 +0000 http://kingsportfire.com/fire-safety/what-fire-safety-precautions-must-be-taken-with-blown-in-attic-insulation#comment-6421 Recessed lights come in two types insulation contact and non insulation contact. as far as the junction boxes, no need to worry. just cover everything. Don't forget to use insulation baffles at the eaves, so that proper ventilation is maintained.<br><b>References : </b><br> Recessed lights come in two types insulation contact and non insulation contact. as far as the junction boxes, no need to worry. just cover everything. Don’t forget to use insulation baffles at the eaves, so that proper ventilation is maintained.
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