VW uses fiberglass insulation...unsealed.  that's what i found in my walls.]
steve
p.s. are there any studies showing that a high ambient level of fiberglass
fibers increases cancer?

"William W. Barker" wrote:

> It's nothing to do with politics, BOB.
>
> Even the fiberglass manufacturers advise that anyone
> installing their product should wear a dust mask.
> (regardless of the size of the fibers - dust bad)
>
> The thought is, that the huge amount of wind infiltration in a van,
> road vibration etc. might keep a nice even stream of the fiberglass
> particles flying about.  This might not be ideal.  Even if you as an adult
> are willing to deal with it, considering the number of young children
> that ride around in our vans it's probably worth a little consideration.
>
> One could also check with VW to see what they used.
> They may have used a type of fiberglass (or some other form of insulation)
> that's a bit more solid than the type used in the home.
> Giving Ownes Corning a call to get some advise on vehicle insulation
> would be another good option.
>
> That's it dude.
>
> - Wil Barker
> '85 Westy GL
> New Brunswick, NJ
>
> "Robert A. Alexander" <satcong@vol.com> on 03/01/99 07:13:50 PM
>
> To:   William W. Barker/Bellcore
> cc:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:  Re: Road Noise (Don't use fiberglass)
>
> Will - Are we about to get a "politically correct" lecture on how
> fiberglas insulation causes lung cancer???  Please don't.  It can't.
> Fibres ain't small enough, dude, plus it's inert.
>
> BOB