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It's not safe for residential use because it is quite flammable. Construction grade styrofoam insulation is treated with a flame retardant.
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Can you use plastic bags as insulation in basements?
Insulation generally is required to meet standards for flammability. Plastic bags are not treated in any ay to prevent their combustion so it ould be like packing your walls with bottles of gasoline for insulation.
Can i use high impact polystyrene for lost foam casting?
No. High impact polystyrene is a very hard plastic. If you tried doing a lost-foam casting you'd just make a mess.You make a lost-foam casting by creating a styrofoam model of your finished piece, packing casting sand around it to create a mold, then pouring metal into the mold. When the hot metal touches the foam, it vaporizes.You could make your model out of high impact polystyrene then use that to create a cope and drag mold.
Can you use an iron on transfer with a foam sheet?
i think it would melt the foam
What material you can use for heat insulation in plastic injection mould?
Usually heat insulation plate is used
What material would be safest to use as an insulator to use to cover electrical wires?
When selecting a material for an insulation factor it has to be balanced between flexibility and its insulation properties. Glass would be an excellent insulator but in the electrical field hard to pull through conduit and bending without damaging the insulation. Cross-linked polyethylene fits both the conditions for a wire insulation. The insulation has a high insulation factor plus the ability to bend without damaging the insulation and can operate in a 90 degree C temperature range.
Per-lagged storage vessels use expanded foam insulation?
excluding cfc
Can styrofoam peanuts be used for attic insulation?
Those packing "peanuts" are not Styrofoam, but rather Polystyrene foam. They are dangerously flammable and produce extremely toxic fumes in a fire. Do NOT use them to insulate your home.
What kind of foam insulation would be best for an older home?
Our home is extremely cold in the winter. What type of foam insulation would be best to use in the attic?
How do you use the word pertain in a sentence?
The word intoxicated does not pertain to foam packing peanuts.
Where do I get foam packing sheets from?
Packing foam sheets are available from many sources, including http://www.foamorder.com/packing.html and http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/charcoalfoam.html. Laptops are valuable, so be sure to use a box that strong, and large enough to accept sufficient packing.
we are recycling broken surfboards. would you have any use for old surfboard foam?
The foam when broken up makes good packing materials
What is polystyrene use for?
Disposable cutlery, plastic models, CD and DVD cases, and smoke detector housings. Products made from foamed polystyrene are nearly ubiquitous, for example packing materials, insulation, and foam drink cups.
How do you make homemade insulation?
You should use something with a low density like foam...
What are three different product I could use for soundproofing my bedroom?
Different types of insulation are used for soundproofing. Felt insulation, acoustic foam insulation and mineral fiber are the most common types.
What is the best level of attic insulation on an older house?
That depends upon the types of insulation you use. For an older structure with lots of cracks it's best to use an expanding foam insulation, although this is difficult for an individual to apply by theirself. The foam will fill all of the voids and spaces and thus be much more effective than other types.
How do you remove spray foam insulation from glass?
Razor blade scraper. Micron: first answer is safest, but where a blade cannot be used, acetone will dissolve spray foam insulation. Use only in well ventillated areas because it has a powerful odour.
What can packing peanuts be used for?
Foam packing peanuts can be used for holding a nail in place while you hammer, use it to apply wood glue or touch up paint and use them for items that need protection when shipping.
