Wasden Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Click to Enlarge 54.04 KB What kind of insulation is this, Shredded wheat? Seriously, I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Silva wool or Balsam wool. Basically, shredded wood with borates to reduce its flammability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasden Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks Jim. Was there a specific era it was used? Was/is it common. Any good as an insulator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks Jim. Was there a specific era it was used? Was/is it common. Any good as an insulator? I associate it with houses from the '40s and '50s. I've only seen it a half dozen times or so - it wasn't common in my area. I see much more Kimsul from that period. No idea how effective it is as an insulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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