Removing Vermiculite Insulation From Attic

Everyone should agree that disturbing vermiculite can create safety issues and should only be performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.

Removing vermiculite insulation from attic.

Enough hose to set up containment outside. The best part is that with up to 150 of hose you can set up containment outside and save time and money. So if you have vermiculite insulation look into this. This research was presented during the legal challenge that resulted in the zai trust settlement.

Removal of the vermiculite is done by hand shoveling the insulation into asbestos bags or by using a large vacuum apparatus which puts the vermiculite directly into asbestos bags. Even then the vermiculite should only be removed by vacuum method. After removal the area is encapsulated using a spray encapsulant which prevents any remaining fibers from becoming air born making the area safe to re insulate. The trust reimburses homeowners for 55 percent of their removal and reinsulation costs with a maximum payout per owner of 4 125.