[Governor Dinwiddie]

42: "I find it amazing that people build skyscrapers out of flammable material, but that is the standard in much of the World."

In the USA, all the hype over "energy conservation" and "global warming" has prompted widespread use of spray-on foam building insulation because of its high R-value.

Unfortunately the stuff is nicknamed "solid gasoline" because it burns with intense fury. I can't imagine living in a house that had been sprayed head to toe with that stuff.

[Sequoyah101]

and lots and lots of foamboard sheeting that is “fire retardant” but not fire proof. Solid gasoline is appropriate in many cases.

[GOPJ]

In the USA, all the hype over "energy conservation" and "global warming" has prompted widespread use of spray-on foam building insulation because of its high R-value. Unfortunately the stuff is nicknamed "solid gasoline" because it burns with intense fury. I can't imagine living in a house that had been sprayed head to toe with that stuff.

Thanks for the warning... And prayers for all London fire victims...