Those in the amphibole family include amosite, crocidolite ... qualities make it the preferred material for fire-proofing and insulation. It’s used in woven brake linings, safety clothing ...

The Victorian government has announced plans to subsidise the installation of ceiling insulation in Victorian homes. The government claims the scheme will save some eligible households about $400 ...

Insulation should be top of the to-do list for anyone hoping to improve their energy bills. But it needs to be installed correctly, in the right places, to be effective. Here's what to avoid. Good ...

Knowing what sort of insulation to use and where and how to install it for the best results can be tricky. We’re here to guide you through the process. Because warm air rises, the attic is the ...

Insulation is key to keeping your home toasty in the winter without driving up your utility bills. Improving insulation can help with sealing air leaks — and could save you up to 20 percent on ...

In geological terms, asbestos is a whole group of minerals, but there are six fibrous asbestos minerals that are known to cause mesothelioma; chrysotile (white), amosite (brown), crocidolite (blue ...

But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and staying safe. Number one, you want a good warmth-to-weight ...

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Asbestos may have been banned from use in the UK since 1999 but the hazardous material continues to pose a ...

A proposed manufacturing plant southeast of the Tri-Cities will make building insulation by crushing stone, melting it and spinning the lava-like material in an industrial-strength cotton candy maker.

A widely accepted view is that amphibole asbestos (e.g., amosite, crocidolite) is more carcinogenic than chrysotile asbestos. However, both types pose significant health risks. Experimental data ...

Asbestos minerals fall under two groups: Serpentine, which includes chrysotile (white asbestos) and Amphibole, which includes amosite (brown asbestos), tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite ...

TimberHP is the first company in North America to produce insulation from wood fiber. The material is considered cost-competitive, renewable, recyclable, nontoxic and carbon sequestering.