Les

It has been my experience that rock wool and mineral wool are different products. Various types of mineral wool contain asbestos. Rock wool was a "clean" trade line and looks slightly different. A consistent color. Matter of fact looks just like white asbestos that was used for steel protection. Problem is we all call the stuff rockwool. I don't call it, cuz it is iffy. Kinda like - I WILL FIND MOLD in your house. Look in Barnes and Noble for healthy house books, most of them have really good pictures.

It is a sump pump float

Bill, we have a house moving company in Alma, Mi that has really worked magic with old(er) houses. Williams House Moving. I have seen them move full brick three storey houses as well as domes, steel, etc.. I know they are out of your immediate area, but I think you will find there is a brotherhood of these guys that is quite tight and they all know each other. As kurt will tell you it is just incredible to set one down on a new foundation and life. Good Luck!

Owens Corning sent me approx 15 art, one video and a partridge in a pear tree. Their site has lots of data as well as NAIMA.ORG. WWW.CUTTER.COM also has stuff. Jim Worden @ jim.worden@owenscorning.com sent me a package of stuff. Of course it is ductboard friendly, but it does seem to have good facts and is a valuable resource and contact. I am informed the lawsuit vs me is continuing and will keep you posted. Likely won't be much action as it is based on tradesperson's feeling getting hurt cost of material/labor and little else. I do mostly legal stuff and we have a law office, but this is a first for us. Thanks for the input!

I don't think you saw anything at all! I think you got in the basement and started to have visions: Elle & drum trap.

Darren - your pic didn't make it thru la la land, but this sort of thing is quite common in upper midwest. I have seen them usually on alternative fuel stuff like corn, pellets, tires, motor oil, etc.. Thrush Mfg had a whole line of recovery units.

What did it taste like? Were there any aromatic qualities?

id="left">I have been taking a lot of grief about fiberglass ductboard lately. Just got of phone with a HVAC contractor that threatened my life and good name because the tape was falling off plenumn and warm air return at furnace. Also, I have clients asking about the particulate distribution, etc.. Ownes-Corning has also called me from NY with threats etc.. and sent me a nifty "sales" pack for my education. Does anyone out there have any "world famous" opinions either pro or con regarding use of fiberglass ductboard? My only issue has been suitability for use in some applications and ability to really clean the stuff. thanks

Brian G, I have 100+ old books and publications on houses, carpentry etc. One of my favorites is Practical Carpentry, Shrewesbury Publishing Chicago Ill 1930, there is no ISBN #. Also Audels Carpenter and Builders Guide(s)are frequently found in garage sales. There is about a bizzillion editions, but most are quite useful. If you get vocal enough, anything to do with houses and buildings fill in all the gaps for "presents received". Good luck!

Back when I was younger and "foolisher" I spent abt a year on the west side of Chicago at Central and Washington, Kurt knows the exact corner. I commuted once per week home to Beaver Island and did a few inspections in Michigan to keep beans on the table. I learned more about historic buildings during that year than in the time since of before. It takes a real passion to really become a historic building inspector. I worked the year for nothing, but got hands on experience with Wright's house, Mt Sienna Girls school (convent), Rivera's Mob safe opening downtown, several closed movie theaters, countless houses, etc.. I also wormed my way into the old intercontinental hotel downtown. In New Mexico in Jan this year I went thru every unlocked door at LaPosada. I also took the historic tour of the Casino. Historic houses and buildings are like scooters and pickups - everyone wants a new one, but likely has an old one in the barn. I have been a national trust member for twenty plus years and particularily like their Christmas Card offerings.

Since I downloaded and stole the chart, this office has given away five! Hey it ain't the end and all, but it clearly indicated to our clients we still are the company to come to if you want some info. Likely we have a half-dozen different charts and graphs we could have copied and handed out, but this one was shown to my customers as current and an indication we pay attention to our own industry. Every man between 20 and 40 years old is an electrician, pool shark and 401k wizard, so any simple chart I can give him will help and make the house more safe. I probably won't carry it around in my wallet, but already it has had a positive effect in my area. Thanks