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recessed lighting? no thank you
some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design
have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic |
Effi,
You need to get some counseling. Your constant harping about cancer and cancer causing materials has become worrisome. |
bubble boy is back :)
"effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic |
effi wrote:
some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic Should there not be a vapour barrier anywhere there is thermal insulation, such as the ceiling under an attic? Even IC-rated devices do not provide a vapour barrier, but are supposed to be compatible with one when properly installed. (Possibly you need to get a specific vapour barrier that matches the fixture.) The vapour barrier would keep insulation where it belongs. Having said that, currently legal insulation is not ("yet" you might add) officially recognized to be carcinogenic. Current code cannot protect us from hazards that are not yet identified and accepted as such by authorities. Not to say that I much like recessed lights. Chip C |
"Matt" wrote in message
oups.com... Effi, You need to get some counseling. Your constant harping about cancer and cancer causing materials has become worrisome. plonk! |
plonk!
"bill a" wrote in message . com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic |
"Chip C" wrote in message
oups.com... effi wrote: some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic Should there not be a vapour barrier anywhere there is thermal insulation, such as the ceiling under an attic? not in humid areas Even IC-rated devices do not provide a vapour barrier, but are supposed to be compatible with one when properly installed. (Possibly you need to get a specific vapour barrier that matches the fixture.) The vapour barrier would keep insulation where it belongs. recessed lights must have 3" of space between them and insulation horizontally above them there is to be nothing so the heat can dissipate upwards per national electric code in the usa Having said that, currently legal insulation is not ("yet" you might add) officially recognized to be carcinogenic. recheck california, you have a surprise looming on the horizon ; ) Current code cannot protect us from hazards that are not yet identified and accepted as such by authorities. current code is based on profits; fads start in california which recognizes fiberglass is a "potential carcinogen" reality is that fiberglass *is* carcinogenic, and reality is a bitch Not to say that I much like recessed lights. i'm with ya on that one Chip C |
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... On 26 Jan 2005 07:26:14 -0800, "Matt" wrote: Effi, You need to get some counseling. Your constant harping about cancer and cancer causing materials has become worrisome. The single biggest cause of cancer is stress from worrying about it. BB stick to sailing... |
And the sooner, the better!
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On 1/26/2005 1:53 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the
following: plonk! Can I be plonked too? I want to be in the majority. "bill a" wrote in message .com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic -- Bill |
Plonk!
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"willshak" wrote in message
... On 1/26/2005 1:53 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: plonk! Can I be plonked too? I want to be in the majority. perhaps, stick around, we'll see "bill a" wrote in message y.com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic -- Bill |
'few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the
attic to enter the house' I sure am glad that big 'ol hole for the attic fan only lets air go one way! |
Some guy with a microscope says 70% of our indoor household dust is made up
of human body dander and lint's from our clothes, furniture, etc.... ever wonder what that other 30% of the dust is made out of. |
On 1/26/2005 2:17 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the
following: "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 1:53 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: plonk! Can I be plonked too? I want to be in the majority. perhaps, stick around, we'll see Oh, please! Tell me what to do. Should I call you the newsgroup's Minister of Doom and Gloom". If that enough? "bill a" wrote in message gy.com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic -- Bill -- Bill |
On 1/26/2005 2:36 PM US(ET), bumtracks took fingers to keys, and typed
the following: Some guy with a microscope says 70% of our indoor household dust is made up of human body dander and lint's from our clothes, furniture, etc.... ever wonder what that other 30% of the dust is made out of. Cat dander! -- Bill |
You sir, are treading dangerously toward plonk-ville!
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effi wrote:
some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) The carcinogenic nature of fiberglass insulation is debatable. At most it is slight for those who work with it on regular bases. That comes from someone who has been fighting cancer for over 30 years and 30 years ago was told I had a 10% chance of making it 5 years. Don't over do it. Worry about the real stuff, not the minimal issues. Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure compared to those who may have died of fiberglass exposure. My issue was sun exposure and I avoid it, but I don't stop my life because of it. I still enjoy rowing, running, bike riding etc. Now if you want to put me on your "stick your fingers in your ears" list, go ahead. It won't hurt me. -- Joseph Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
This is what Jeeves says:
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives...0774.En.r.html And, in a strange twist, this same article also explains Effi's disease. |
I'm honored !!!
btw, does plonking cause cancer??? bill "effi" wrote in message ... plonk! "bill a" wrote in message . com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic |
On 1/26/2005 3:21 PM US(ET), bill a took fingers to keys, and typed the
following: I'm honored !!! btw, does plonking cause cancer??? Definitely. Everything causes cancer, if exposed to or given enough. If you get 'plonked' too many times, you will get cancer. bill "effi" wrote in message ... plonk! "bill a" wrote in message . com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic -- Bill |
"bumtracks" wrote in message
news:cjSJd.43$lg5.38@trnddc06... Some guy with a microscope says 70% of our indoor household dust is made up of human body dander and lint's from our clothes, furniture, etc.... ever wonder what that other 30% of the dust is made out of. household dust can be gathered and sent to a laboratory for testing tests can reveal the presence of fiberglass, lead, etc. fiberglass in household dust makes the dust look shiny when lit (by sunlight etc.) a majority of homes have at least traces of fiberglass |
"willshak" wrote in message
... On 1/26/2005 2:17 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 1:53 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: plonk! Can I be plonked too? I want to be in the majority. perhaps, stick around, we'll see Oh, please! Tell me what to do. Should I call you the newsgroup's Minister of Doom and Gloom". If that enough? you've failed is reality so hard to accept? how about turning the computer off and going our for some fresh air? you might feel better... "bill a" wrote in message igy.com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic -- Bill -- Bill |
wrote in message
news:1106768697.502424@smirk... In article , effi wrote: ... (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic You claim that fiberglas dust is carcinogenic. Prove it. already addressed in this thread everything else you wrote below being ignored due to reading comprehension problems on your part I've not yet seen any proof of it. Nor have the regulatory agencies. If it were proven, you would see companies like Owens Corning or Johns Mansfield disintegrating rapidly (like the asbestos industry did), yet they have not. Until we actually know that fiberglas dust is carcinogenic, please refrain from spreading rumors. supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic Let me tell you a dirty (bad pun) little secret. The rest of the house is not 100% air tight either. And that's a good thing, otherwise you would suffocate, and the humidity would ruin the house. Examples: Every electrical outlet and switch is not airtight. If the walls are stuffed with fiberglas (as they usually are for exterior walls, sometimes also for interior walls), you have little leaks right there, and some fiberglas dust will come in. Same with ceiling light fixture outlets (which will usually be in contact with the fiberglas insulation in the attic). Same with little cracks around each window or door. Not to mention nail holes: If you hang a picture, and then remove it and leave a little nail hole behind, there is another leak. Your water heater is insulated, quite possibly with a fiberglas blanket, and its outer shell isn't airtight either. Clearly, fiberglas dust is not to be taken lightly. Putting a sensible amount of effort into sealing it is a good idea. If you feel strongly that you want to live without any fiberglas, then please move to a house that is insulated without fiberglas. In the meantime, spreading paranoia and annoying others is not useful. -- The address in the header is invalid for obvious reasons. Please reconstruct the address from the information below (look for _). Ralph Becker-Szendy |
Damn effi, you really are a cold, dried up, scared of cancer and light
bulb old hag after all, aren't you? Jeezy Weezy. |
"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message ... effi wrote: some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) The carcinogenic nature of fiberglass insulation is debatable. anything is debatable google what germany and calfornia (and perhaps others) have to say on the issue At most it is slight for those who work with it on regular bases. http://www.drhuldaclark.org/therapy_68b.asp "Most solid malignant tumors contain fiberglass or asbestos, another glass-like particle." www.dictionary.com malignant Pathology. 1.. Threatening to life; virulent: a malignant disease. 2.. Tending to metastasize; cancerous. Used of a tumor. That comes from someone who has been fighting cancer for over 30 years and 30 years ago was told I had a 10% chance of making it 5 years. got a copy of this? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 Don't over do it. Worry about the real stuff, not the minimal issues. health is not a minimal issue Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure compared to those who may have died of fiberglass exposure. http://www.drhuldaclark.org/therapy_68b.asp "Most solid malignant tumors contain fiberglass or asbestos, another glass-like particle." (repetitively) My issue was sun exposure and I avoid it, but I don't stop my life because of it. I still enjoy rowing, running, bike riding etc. Now if you want to put me on your "stick your fingers in your ears" list, go ahead. It won't hurt me. you conduct yourself as a gentleman, no reason to -- Joseph Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
missed one point, addressed below
"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message ... (snipped) Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure (snipped) "in 1990 Dr. Clark discovered the true cause of cancer. The cause is a certain parasite, for which I have found evidence in every cancer case regardless of the type of cancer. So lung cancer is not caused by smoking" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 |
On 1/26/2005 4:38 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the
following: missed one point, addressed below "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message ... (snipped) Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure (snipped) "in 1990 Dr. Clark discovered the true cause of cancer. The cause is a certain parasite, for which I have found evidence in every cancer case regardless of the type of cancer. So lung cancer is not caused by smoking" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 Oh, thanks, effi. I was concerned about my pipe smoking and the occasional cigarette I borrow from my wife (not really borrow, since I am the only means of support in my household). Would drinking chlorine kill that bacteria? -- Bill |
"willshak" wrote in message
... On 1/26/2005 4:38 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: missed one point, addressed below "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message ... (snipped) Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure (snipped) "in 1990 Dr. Clark discovered the true cause of cancer. The cause is a certain parasite, for which I have found evidence in every cancer case regardless of the type of cancer. So lung cancer is not caused by smoking" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 Oh, thanks, effi. I was concerned about my pipe smoking and the occasional cigarette I borrow from my wife (not really borrow, since I am the only means of support in my household). Would drinking chlorine kill that bacteria? -- Bill let's assume you meant "kill that parasite" google "dr. hulda clark parasite kill" |
And if that doesn't work - google "crazy psycho bitch effi cancer
recessed lighting" |
On 1/26/2005 5:09 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the
following: "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 4:38 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: missed one point, addressed below "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message .. . (snipped) Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure (snipped) "in 1990 Dr. Clark discovered the true cause of cancer. The cause is a certain parasite, for which I have found evidence in every cancer case regardless of the type of cancer. So lung cancer is not caused by smoking" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 Oh, thanks, effi. I was concerned about my pipe smoking and the occasional cigarette I borrow from my wife (not really borrow, since I am the only means of support in my household). Would drinking chlorine kill that bacteria? -- Bill let's assume you meant "kill that parasite" Bacteria: parasite. What'd the difference? google "dr. hulda clark parasite kill" I've already Googled "David Koresh". Same thing, different agenda. -- Bill |
On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:21:36 GMT, "bill a"
wrote: I'm honored !!! btw, does plonking cause cancer??? Yea, according the Surgeon General. bill "effi" wrote in message ... plonk! "bill a" wrote in message . com... bubble boy is back :) "effi" wrote in message ... some recessed lighting is absolutely horrendous in design have notice some that are ic rated (supposedly okay to come in contact with insulation) yet they have: - holes in the housing (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic, from the attic can pass right through them, as well as other types of harmful to human dust which accumulates in attics) - fiberglass placed INSIDE the housing (exposed to the interior of the home) by the manufacturer few would cut a hole in their ceilings to allow air flow from the attic to enter the house, yet this is what is done when some recessed lights are installed supposedly even the air tight recessed housings are not 100% air tight between the living area and the attic |
yesterday, 25th of Jan was full moon for the East Coast.
so they say. "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 5:09 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 4:38 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: missed one point, addressed below "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message .. . (snipped) Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure (snipped) "in 1990 Dr. Clark discovered the true cause of cancer. The cause is a certain parasite, for which I have found evidence in every cancer case regardless of the type of cancer. So lung cancer is not caused by smoking" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 Oh, thanks, effi. I was concerned about my pipe smoking and the occasional cigarette I borrow from my wife (not really borrow, since I am the only means of support in my household). Would drinking chlorine kill that bacteria? -- Bill let's assume you meant "kill that parasite" Bacteria: parasite. What'd the difference? google "dr. hulda clark parasite kill" I've already Googled "David Koresh". Same thing, different agenda. -- Bill |
On 1/26/2005 6:19 PM US(ET), bumtracks took fingers to keys, and typed
the following: yesterday, 25th of Jan was full moon for the East Coast. so they say. It's always a full moon for some people. "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 5:09 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 4:38 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: missed one point, addressed below "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message .. . (snipped) Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure (snipped) "in 1990 Dr. Clark discovered the true cause of cancer. The cause is a certain parasite, for which I have found evidence in every cancer case regardless of the type of cancer. So lung cancer is not caused by smoking" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 Oh, thanks, effi. I was concerned about my pipe smoking and the occasional cigarette I borrow from my wife (not really borrow, since I am the only means of support in my household). Would drinking chlorine kill that bacteria? -- Bill let's assume you meant "kill that parasite" Bacteria: parasite. What'd the difference? google "dr. hulda clark parasite kill" I've already Googled "David Koresh". Same thing, different agenda. -- Bill -- Bill |
wrote in message news:1106768697.502424@smirk... In article , effi wrote: ... (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic You claim that fiberglas dust is carcinogenic. It has been proven, but only in the Republik of Kalifornia. We get equipment all the time with warnings on it that state sonething like "This equipment contains fiberglass insulation which has been proven to cause cancer in the state of California". Apparently the combination of the fiberglass and being in California must be a problem! ;-) Greg |
On 1/26/2005 7:12 PM US(ET), Greg O took fingers to keys, and typed the
following: wrote in message news:1106768697.502424@smirk... In article , effi wrote: ... (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic You claim that fiberglas dust is carcinogenic. It has been proven, but only in the Republik of Kalifornia. We get equipment all the time with warnings on it that state sonething like "This equipment contains fiberglass insulation which has been proven to cause cancer in the state of California". Apparently the combination of the fiberglass and being in California must be a problem! ;-) Greg Ah. Yes! The Granola State! Bill |
"effi" wrote in message ... current code is based on profits; fads start in california which recognizes fiberglass is a "potential carcinogen" reality is that fiberglass *is* carcinogenic, and reality is a bitch Reality is that everything is regarded as a carcinogenic in California |
"willshak" wrote in message
... On 1/26/2005 5:09 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: "willshak" wrote in message ... On 1/26/2005 4:38 PM US(ET), effi took fingers to keys, and typed the following: missed one point, addressed below "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message . .. (snipped) Consider how many people die from sun or tobacco exposure (snipped) "in 1990 Dr. Clark discovered the true cause of cancer. The cause is a certain parasite, for which I have found evidence in every cancer case regardless of the type of cancer. So lung cancer is not caused by smoking" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...376140-9252667 Oh, thanks, effi. I was concerned about my pipe smoking and the occasional cigarette I borrow from my wife (not really borrow, since I am the only means of support in my household). Would drinking chlorine kill that bacteria? -- Bill let's assume you meant "kill that parasite" Bacteria: parasite. What'd the difference? google is your friend google "dr. hulda clark parasite kill" I've already Googled "David Koresh". Same thing, different agenda. -- Bill |
"Greg O" wrote in message
... wrote in message news:1106768697.502424@smirk... In article , effi wrote: ... (fiberglass dust, carcinogenic You claim that fiberglas dust is carcinogenic. It has been proven, but only in the Republik of Kalifornia. We get equipment all the time with warnings on it that state sonething like "This equipment contains fiberglass insulation which has been proven to cause cancer in the state of California". Apparently the combination of the fiberglass and being in California must be a problem! ;-) Greg it's not just in california, it's everywhere a little history on known health problems with fiberglass and the use of experts to boost profits at the expense of people's health [nothing new], from http://www.monitor.net/rachel/r444.html "A CARCINOGEN THAT'S EVERYWHERE An industrial process for making glass fibers was first patented in Russia in 1840.[1, pg.292] At the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Edward Libbey, an American, exhibited lamp shades, a dress, and other articles woven from glass fibers. In 1915, the Allied Forces blockaded Germany, creating an asbestos shortage which resulted in commercial production of fiber glass in the U.S., as an asbestos substitute. (Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fibrous material that can be woven into cloth, does not burn readily, has excellent properties for thermal insulation, and therefore came into commercial use during this century.[2, pgs.390-392] Fiber glass has many of the same characteristics as asbestos.) In 1938, the Owens Corning Fiberglas Company was formed, and three years later, in 1941, evidence of pulmonary [lung] disease was reported by Walter J. Siebert, who investigated the health of workers in cooperation with Owens Corning.[1, pg.292] That same year another investigator reported finding "no hazard to the lungs" of workers exposed to glass fibers in the air. Scientific disagreement of this sort has characterized the study of fiber glass ever since; meanwhile fiber glass production has increased steadily." some are turning to wool now as a health conscious residential insulator |
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