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Vermiculite attic insulation removal

Loose, pebble-like vermiculite insulation, sold under names such as Zonolite, sits in attics and inside block walls in many older homes.

High-risk work

What that means for the job

  • Full enclosure

    The work area is fully enclosed and held under negative air.

  • Full-face respirators

    Full-face powered air-purifying respirators and a three-stage decontamination unit.

  • Independent clearance

    An independent air test must read below 0.01 f/cc before anything comes down.

Have an asbestos survey?

Send it with your project address. We build an itemized quote from it and tell you the earliest start date the law allows.

FAQs

Vermiculite questions

What to know before anyone goes into the attic.

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Is all vermiculite asbestos?

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What should I do until it’s removed?

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How is vermiculite tested?