Vermiculite, a naturally occurring mineral used in various industries, can contain asbestos due to its geological origin. Some deposits of vermiculite are located near asbestos deposits, and the mining and …
Updating or upgrading your insulation is never as simple as simply installing new insulation. This is especially true when you have vermiculite insulation, which has a bit of a checkered …
Many home-improvement projects call for drilling or cutting in the attic or walls and through the insulation. However, not all insulation is safe to mess with, and drilling into the …
Vermiculite insulation has a poor reputation for those living in North America, and for good reason. A large percentage of US vermiculite insulation is highly dangerous to you and your …
If you live in the US, you might know that vermiculite insulation has a bad reputation. So, finding it in your home or potential new home, you might be concerned. …
Vermiculite is a mineral that has been used to insulate homes for decades. However, the vast majority of vermiculite insulation in North America came from a mine that also contained …
Vermiculite insulation is not in nice batts that you can pull out in large chunks. It’s more of a loose-fill insulation that would require a specialist vacuum or a lot …
Insulating your home is an important part of saving energy. Unfortunately, some insulation materials over the years have been found to be dangerous. Asbestos is the best known, but vermiculite …
Even if you don’t have asbestos insulation in your home, you may not be safe from the toxic effects of this substance. It turns out that, despite not being made …