[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Bill Christensen recommended a preformed block called Faswall made with
>wood chips. Does anyone know what the binding material is?
To my knowledge, it's just cement. You may want to check with the
manufacturer. Their website is at http://www.faswall.com.
>
>Persons with Chemical Sensitivities can not tolerate pressboard or
>plywood because of the binding glues which contain formaldehyde and
>other chemicals which outgas during the entire life of the product.
>Concrete block is tolerated well by all people with MCS as it is fairly
>inert and only needs to be sealed against concrete dust and this can be
>done with whitewashing.
I believe that the resulting material is also relatively inert.
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