Wil,

      There is a substitute material for the fiberglass and it is called
closed cell polyethylene foam. I've replaced most of my insulation with
this, it is easy to work with (blade and Rubberized glue) It insulates
against heat (max-120 deg C) and cold. It will not absorb water and is not
a health hazard.

Steven
82 Westy

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> From: William W. Barker <wbarker@NOTES.CC.BELLCORE.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: respect - Didn't your mama teach you any manners?
> Date: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 2:01 PM
>
> Ditto Micheal.
>
> I usually just read on the list unless I think I have something
> useful to share.  Yesterday, I posted a response to a listee asking about
> how to
> deal with road noise in his van.  I posted simple response suggesting
> that loose fiberglass insulation might be a health hazard if installed
> in the walls of a vehicle.
>
> In return I received a couple of responses, one suggesting a hidden
> political agenda and condescendingly referring to me as "dude".
>
> While this is pretty mild stuff, I also received a response with pretty
> much the same opinion, but which made no attempt to insult me.
> But actually dealt with the issue.
>
> It makes me wonder how newcomers leave if they ask their first question
and
> get a
> smart-ass reply instead of help.
>
> Thanks,
> - Wil
>