We're having an inspection done prior to closing. Anything specific we should have him do to check this out?
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In process of purchasing new house...We looked in the attic and found a white and brown material that looks like it had been "blown" in throughout the attic as insulation. Any idea what this might be?
Hi Seiche,
You're a busy person on the BBS !!!
Have the material tested. If it's POSITIVE, negotiate w/the current owner for 1/2 or total removal. Either way, hire a Real Estate Attorney so he/she can set up an escrow account. Your Inspector should be able to give an estimate. If you're not sure, have the homeowner have 3 Abatement companies give you estimates.
You're on the right track by hiring a Home Inspector (hopefully, ASHI-approved). Now hire a Real Estate Attorney.
My best to ya and hope this helps.
Jay J -Moderator
PS: God Bless America!
Sounds like vermiculite which is non-asbestos and was used during the period as insulation.
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Actually I need to correct myself here. Vermiculite 'might' contain asbestos depending upon where it was mined. Here is a helpful link:
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/vermiculite_overview.html
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Actually I need to correct myself here. Vermiculite 'might' contain asbestos depending upon where it was mined. Here is a helpful link:
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/vermiculite_overview.html
homebild: 2-16-03
[This message has been edited by homebild (edited February 16, 2003).]
Received this today from the EPA and thought it might be of interest to those with more interest regarding vermiculite as attic insulation.
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/verm.html
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/verm.html
