Insulation contractors in Racine and Kenosha should not remove or disturb any amount of vermiculite insulation unless they are certified to do so. Racine Home Insulators, LLC is a certified Asbestos Contractor and we are experienced at working in vermiculite attics. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services states the following:
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Vermiculite Attic Insulation – Asbestos?
Vermiculite insulation is a material commonly found in attics in Racine, Kenosha, and the greater Milwaukee area. Unfortunately, vermiculite insulation can contain Asbestos. Anyone that is properly trained to work with vermiculite knows that there is no approved method to detect asbestos in vermiculite, so don’t waste your money on
Continue readingInsulating and air sealing knee-wall attic spaces
One of the most common style of home that Racine Home Insulators, LLC retrofits with insulation is the 1-1/2 story home with a finished attic. This is a very common style in Racine and Kenosha. The finished attic consists of separate sections that may require different sealing and insulating methods:
Continue readingInsulation Materials: Cellulose vs Fiberglass
The Colorado Study Energy Conservation vs. Fiberglass The University of Colorado at Denver School of Architecture and Planning studied the energy conservation efficiency of two test buildings that differed only in the insulation systems that had been installed. Building “A” was insulated with 5.5 inches of cellulose in the walls
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