Fibrous Insulation

   Fibrous insulation includes any insulation that is made of materials such as rock wool, glass fibers or cellulose. Insulation is typically installed either as "batt" (in layers) or "blown in" to attics or walled in areas. Exposed fibrous insulation is harmful when its particles become airborne and circulated throughout a home by way of the ventilation system, which begins to occur upon installation. With the airborne insulation is carried any particles that may have grown on the insulation. "Blown in" insulation is notorious for providing an ideal breeding ground for mold. Many studies have been conducted and documented that directly link diseases such as asthma to poorly installed insulation and the HVAC systems that circulate it.

   Forced air heating & cooling systems (HVAC) leak in almost 70% of American homes. A furnace unit located in the attic has a higher potential for "stirring up" the insulation materials used and pushing them into the ventilation system. Airborne fibrous insulations that contain glass are surprisingly more harmful than even asbestos, due to the size of the particles.

   The safest insulation for an indoor environment is environmentally safe, encapsulated insulation, which does not aerosolize. This inhibits the growth of Mold and their ability to circulate in the air. If you discover that your insulation is not encapsulated, has absorbed moisture, or find that the insulation in your home has turned to a darker color, you should make it a priority to have the insulation replaced. These are two sure signs that you have or will develop a life threatening mold and bacteria problem.

This is a SERIOUS problem.

The EPA has classified fibrous glass as a known carcinogen.

It has been determined that prolonged exposure to fibrous glass will:

• Cause cancer
• Act as a trigger for asthmatics by blocking the air passages in the lungs
• Irritate the skin, causing lesions and abrasions which can lead to airborne infections
• Cause lesions on the interior walls of the sinus, throat, and lung cavities
• Severely debilitated the immune system and possibly lead to death

Immediately visible symptoms of exposure can include: Nausea Dizziness Headaches Skin irritation Eye and ear infections Morphological changes to lung tissue Severe respiratory and skin infections Mold contamination has been linked to impotency

   AIDS victims, those with meningitis, tuberculosis (TB), Legionnaires disease and cancer suffer greatly from the inhalation of fibrous insulation. The debilitating effects on the immune system lead these diseases to become more severe if not life threatening. Published reports indicate a direct relationship between Aspergillosis and AIDS.

   The research conducted by Enviro-CURE Services over the last 25 years concludes that persons who contracts Lupus, Fibro Myalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Epstein Barr Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), HAVE BEEN EXPOSED to a moldy environment at some stage of their lives.

Molds and fungi found in insulation have been proven to cause or contribute to symptoms including:

   The usage of antibiotics is NOT effective in treating mold and fungal infections. The continued use of antibiotics further debilitates the immune system, making it even more susceptible to attack and infection.