>What I was specifically wondering was whether anyone could see any advantage to an >absorbent insulation rather than nonabsorbent. Or is straw simply a relic from when >nonabsorbent insulation was not available. If an insulator has absorbed moisture how much insulation value is left? Alden Marshall Hudson, NH *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm