08-11-2018, 09:49 AM
the exterior cladding greatly contributed to the spread of the fire
Yes, that’s correct.
The original cladding was cement-asbestos.
The replacement was petroleum based as you noted.
However, there were other replacement options that were non flammable, but they were not selected because they cost more.
It was not either-or, there were multiple choices of materials available to clad the building.
Just like here in Puna. You can use 1/2” drywall, or for more fire protection, there is 3/4” drywall. You can use adhesive in a tube without asbestos in the construction of your home, most likely with no loss of fire protection. We are only limited by what Home Depot or HPM choose to carry in stock, but usually there are choices. Unfortunately for the consumer, not all building materials have ingredients listed on the label as grocery items do.
I just looked at a tube of silicone caulk. One entire side of the tube has a list of cautions and warnings in approximately 3 point type. Nearly illegible. I’d rather asbestos stay out of these products than have to bring a magnifying glass with me every time I shop for home repair products.
“We have knowledge that beyond the border there is a wonderful beauty, a space for beauty, for greatness […] if perhaps you can believe in it, if you have such an experience, your life is a little bit changed.” - László Krasznahorkai
Yes, that’s correct.
The original cladding was cement-asbestos.
The replacement was petroleum based as you noted.
However, there were other replacement options that were non flammable, but they were not selected because they cost more.
It was not either-or, there were multiple choices of materials available to clad the building.
Just like here in Puna. You can use 1/2” drywall, or for more fire protection, there is 3/4” drywall. You can use adhesive in a tube without asbestos in the construction of your home, most likely with no loss of fire protection. We are only limited by what Home Depot or HPM choose to carry in stock, but usually there are choices. Unfortunately for the consumer, not all building materials have ingredients listed on the label as grocery items do.
I just looked at a tube of silicone caulk. One entire side of the tube has a list of cautions and warnings in approximately 3 point type. Nearly illegible. I’d rather asbestos stay out of these products than have to bring a magnifying glass with me every time I shop for home repair products.
“We have knowledge that beyond the border there is a wonderful beauty, a space for beauty, for greatness […] if perhaps you can believe in it, if you have such an experience, your life is a little bit changed.” - László Krasznahorkai
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