Simple thermal analysis reveals that if you have 5 missing insulation in an attic bare sheetrock you ll have a slightly more than a 54 drop in r value.
Disturbed insulation in attic.
Unfortunately almost all vermiculite insulation contains asbestos and is unsafe when disturbed.
I m in the middle of crawling around the attic and sealing up all the light fixtures seams etc.
If you think poor attic insulation may be compromising the energy efficiency of your home the team at insulation solutions of ct is eager to help.
Similarly vermiculite was used as insulation in many attics into the 1990s.
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Asbestos is safe when left alone but can be extremely hazardous if disturbed and kicked into the air.
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These thermal defects undermine the r value of your attic insulation.
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This situation is referred to as disturbed insulation and it often results in gaps and holes that can significantly affect your home s energy efficiency.
It could be purchased locally and could be installed by contractor or homeowner.
Vermiculite was a common attic insulation product sold from the late 1920s to the early 1990s.
Fiberglass insulation or glass wool is a man made vitreous fiber.
It is made by pulling strands of glass into thin fibers.
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In the course of doing so i have to.
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