Question from Annette Tweedel
Hi Debra,
We have a window air conditioner in our bedroom that needs to be sealed with aluminum foil tape inside the vents to block off outside air. Is aluminum foil tape safe for an MCS person or is there something safer to use?
Thank you so much for your time.
Debra’s Answer
Aluminum foil tape is used by many people with MCS because the aluminum in the tape blocks fumes from the adhesive and anything you attach it to. I know of nothing safer.
Is aluminum foil vapor barrier okay to cover carpet? For a membrain? I have been trying to decide between that and tu tuf polyethylene? Also, I read in one of your articles that carbon fibers are good for covering carpets… I would really appreciate it if you may be able to share a link (or two)? So I’ll know what to look for? Thank you!
1. Best is to remove the carpet.
2. Foil-backed building paper such as Denny Foil.
3. Foil sandwiched in polyurethane such as Reflectix.
Any of above would be better than carbon, but carbon is better than allowing the carpet to outgas.