I had to move around some insulation in my basement to find the cause of a leak. The insulation is yellow and fluffy, so I'm assuming it's fiberglass. I wasn't wearing gloves or eye protection, but I didn't end up itching or anything. My house was built in 2006.
Is it likely fiberglass and I was I just lucky to not get skin irritation?
Thanks.
Best Answer
Your insulation is almost certainly fiberglass.
Fiberglass has evolved over the years. In the 70s it was very coarse and caused much discomfort after even brief, light contact. The manufacturing process has been refined to result in longer and thinner fibers, which tend to irritate much less. Still, it's advisable to wear protective clothing and to wash with cool water and soap after contact.