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Wool for home insulation?

 
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has anyone tried this method of insulation? If so, what are your thoughts?
 
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I have not personally used it, I have heard about its use and support its use very much!

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This article states the positives of using wool, I think most of the negatives rest around moths and insect damage.
 
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I have used it, it is great, there is a topic on it.
 
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