Experts please help- Vermiculite attic insulation

[Richard Moore]

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From the Connecticutt law - verbatim:

Sec. 20-491-11. Insulation and ventilation

(a) The inspector shall inspect the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; the ventilation of attics and foundation areas; and the mechanical ventilation systems.

(b) The inspector shall describe the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces and the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.

© The inspector is not required to disturb insulation or vapor retarders or determine indoor air quality.

(Added effective July 30, 2002.)

Sec. 20-491-13. General limitations and exclusions

(d) The inspector is not required to determine the following:

(11) the presence of potentially hazardous plants or animals, including, but not limited to, wood destroying organisms or diseases harmful to humans;

(12) the presence of any environmental hazards, including, but not limited to, toxins, carcinogens, noise, and contaminants in soil, water, and air, with the exception of radon, asbestos, lead paint, or lead solder;

Huh? Maybe I'm reading that wrong but, from that wording, it would seem that all CT home inspectors are required to determine the presence of radon, asbestos, lead paint and solder. That's nuts! Even a specialized pro in each field couldn't tell you that those are completely absent, every where and when. CT lawyers must love that paragraph.

[esch]

That is not insulation. It is something used in a garden.

But my point was it is vermiculite but it is labeled as asbestos free vermiculite since yall were talking about not all vermiculite had asbestos in it and they still use it today.

And I like attic fans, but dont cut one on without a window open, you'll burn the motor up. Or clean the chimney for them.

Matt

[gtblum]

There was an insulation product called Zonolite that was quite common 60 odd years ago; it's vermiculite.

The Loew's stuff has "certified asbestos free" on the bag.

Still around in 1972.

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[kurt]

S'funny.....I see bags of that stuff stuck in old attics every once and a while.

For the general library, should someone not know, vermiculite is expanded mica.

They pop the stuff in a giant popcorn popper.......

[John Kogel]

OK, I'll post a pic. Vermiculite insulation does not burn. []

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63.7 KBTastefully decorated in silver and black.

[Les]

John,

Are you thinking the vermiculite insulation in the photos; was in place before the fire, during the fire, and remained in place during repair? There is no clues/evidence that is/was the case.