Disturbed Insulation In Attic

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Disturbed insulation in attic.

Last post 03 dec 2010 09 50 pm by fbbp. I m in the middle of crawling around the attic and sealing up all the light fixtures seams etc. In the course of doing so i have to. It could be purchased locally and could be installed by contractor or homeowner.

Fiberglass insulation or glass wool is a man made vitreous fiber. 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. People can be affected by fiberglass when they come into contact with it either during the manufacturing process or when it is being used in a building. 02 dec 2010 08 08 am.

R value simply means resistance to heat flow. Unfortunately almost all vermiculite insulation contains asbestos and is unsafe when disturbed. Billdoors new member posts 25. These thermal defects undermine the r value of your attic insulation.

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. Asbestos is safe when left alone but can be extremely hazardous if disturbed and kicked into the air. You are not authorized to post a reply.

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.