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Seaweed Insulation

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[#1] Posted: 03/17/2012 - 8:15:28 PM
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I found this Cabot's insulation in an attic Fri.

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[#2] Posted: 03/17/2012 - 8:22:20 PM
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That's a new one on me. Thanks for sharing.
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[#3] Posted: 03/17/2012 - 9:01:24 PM
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Who woulda imagined that seaweed was once used for insulation, heck, it makes the best salads of all!

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[#4] Posted: 03/17/2012 - 9:21:12 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by Marc

Who woulda imagined that seaweed was once used for insulation, heck, it makes the best salads of all!

Marc
Of course that would depend on which sea you picks your weed from.
Garbage from the Japanese tsunami and nuke meltdown is washing up on our beaches this winter. I'll pass on the kelp salad, thanks.

Good info, thanks, Mike.

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[#5] Posted: 03/19/2012 - 04:58:01 AM
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Thats pretty cool, but it must not have worked to well or there'd be lots more of it around.

Now if you want insulation made from weed...

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