>I would like to start using my basement and just had a few questions
> about air quality. After breaking down some boxes in the basement I
> started coughing a bit. I'm not sure if it was from the dust collected
> on the boxes.
> The basement is partially exposed so half the wall is concrete and the
> other half is fiberglass insulation. The insulation is loosely covered
> with some flimsy clear plastic. I can smell insulation when I'm in
> the basement. I already know insulation isn't healthy but was
> wondering how much of it would be loose in the air.
> I was thinking about covering it with some cheap wallboard or plywood
> in the area that i wanted to use. I was also wondering if a air
> purifier would help in removing any insulation particles? I also plan
> to add a dehumidifier.
> thanks