How safe is our insulation?
Dear Editor,
Following the recent statement that the materials used in the panels of the Grenfell tower block in London were not fit for purpose...
I am concerned about the materials used, as advised, to insulate our homes; in particular cavity wall insulation.
Cavity wall insulation works on the principle that if we fill the void between the inner and outer wall of a building with some heat retarding foam or beads, it will result in greater heat retention in that building.
However, my concern is not in the principle but if, as found in tower blocks across the United Kingdom, the materials used as an insulant are not also heat retardant, it could result in a fire in the cavity.
This could provide a perfect funnel for a fire to spread to other parts of the house, particularly the loft.
It follows, therefore, that some random sampling be done as a check on all insulating materials used past and present which would alleviate my concerns. John Stewart Wood, Mossneuk
Memoriesofalifetime
Dear Editor,
I was amazed to see Mrs Martha King celebrating her 100th birthday in last week’s East Kilbride News.
As a child, I lived in Oregon Street next to the shop in Oatlands. I was in it every day annoying Mr King (I am 72 now). Mrs King was a lovely lady; he was a bit strict and I was very cheeky.
I grew up and met my husband and settled in East Kilbride in Urquhart Drive. Imagine my surprise, and Mr King’s shock, when I went to our local shop and there he was again. He said I followed him to torment him!
Mrs King looks amazing and I would like to say happy birthday to her. Catherine Cunningham, via email
Welldonetothecouncil Dear Editor, recently appeared in the East Kilbride News when I complained about a street light being installed outside my house (Whose bright idea was this, April 12).
After consultation with South Lanarkshire Council, it was agreed that the light would be relocated to a more convenient location.
I would like to thank all the council staff for their prompt response, helpfulness and professionalism.
Marian Cairns, Calderwood
Expressinggratitude Dear Editor,
I would like to thank my family, friends and neighbours for the lovely bench they got me in memory of my husband Frank Docherty who sadly passed away on April 30.
It reads: ‘In memory of Frank, one in a million. Gone but not forgotten’.
Janet Docherty, The Murray Healthservicehonesty Dear Editor,
Following on from last week’s Editor’s Note (Dementia fears bring care issue into spotlight).
I’m afraid the realities of an ageing population mean that if we want a first-class health service then it needs to receive enough money for it to be a first-class health service.
Anything less is tinkering around the edges. People must accept that services need to be paid for. I believe having the NHS is a price worth paying.
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