Natural Wool Insulation: Safe in Fires
PURE WOOL INSULATION by Wool.Life will not maintain a flame at a temperature below 1,200°F. It requires more oxygen than is in the air to do so. It will only smolder and char if exposed to a continuous flame. Any fumes from burning wool are of very low toxicity, which lead to the claim from London’s Fire Chief “people are seven times less likely to die in a house fire where wool dominates compared to where synthetics dominate."
Natural Wool Insulation: Safe in Fires
PURE WOOL INSULATION by Wool.Life will not maintain a flame at a temperature below 1,200°F. It requires more oxygen than is in the air to do so. It will only smolder and char if exposed to a continuous flame. Any fumes from burning wool are of very low toxicity, which lead to the claim from London’s Fire Chief “people are seven times less likely to die in a house fire where wool dominates compared to where synthetics dominate.”
Natural Wool Insulation is able to resist flame and does not easily ignite, due to its high nitrogen and moisture content. Because there is not enough oxygen to allow it to burn, wool will self-extinguish. Not only is wool a natural flame retardant but it also doesn’t emit noxious fumes, which can be toxic if inhaled. If burned, wool will not melt or drip like synthetic products, which quickly spread fire and fumes.
The safety of Natural Wool is the reason why wool is chosen by the preservation, hospitality, and contract sector to use in public buildings, as well as being endorsed by fire protection services around the world. For the same reason, wool carpet is the standard used in High-end Aircraft and boat carpets and upholstery.
When a home is insulated with natural wool, the occupants can rest assured that their families will not breathe in toxic fumes in the event of a fire.
