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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:42 PM
    What kind of insulation do I have?
    The house was built in the 80's. The insulation is in the attic. It's a grayish color. It's fluffy
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    Jan 17, 2011, 04:31 PM

    Could be rock wool
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    Jan 19, 2011, 03:08 AM
    Sounds like a mascerated paper which has different names depending where you come from.
    Basically it is munched up news paper.

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