Racine Home Insulators, LLC is southeast Wisconsin’s leader in vermiculite insulation removal. We are a “one stop shop” for all of your attic insulation needs. Our company, a licensed and insured Wisconsin asbestos abatement company, offers not only free cost estimates, but we also complete all paperwork for the Zonolite
Continue readingAsides
Vermiculite Removal Checklist – Know the Law
All contractors in Wisconsin disturbing vermiculite in attics or walls must: 1) Be a licensed asbestos abatement company in Wisconsin – this is required by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services 2) Allow only trained and Wisconsin certified “asbestos supervisors” to perform the work 3) Obtain a Special Waste Profile and
Continue readingKnow any Electricians? Prevent them from risk!
Electricians that work in attics may be putting themselves at risk if the attic contains vermiculite insulation. For many decades the hazards of working near vermiculite were largely unknown or ignored, but that all changed in 2009 when the federal and state laws changed. Specifically, the new Environmental Protection Agency
Continue readingIs Vermiculite Lurking in Your Attic?
For 70 years vermiculite was installed as attic insulation throughout Racine, Kenosha, and the greater Milwaukee area. Unfortunately, much of this vermiculite was contaminated with asbestos. because vermiculite can’t be reliably tested to be safe the state of Wisconsin has dictated that all vermiculite, regardless of test results, must be
Continue readingInsulation Removal of old fiberglass, rock wool, and cellulose
In addition to the safe removal of vermiculite attic insulation, Racine Home Insulators, LLC offers attic insulation removal services for vermiculite, fiberglass, cellulose, rock wool and other types of attic insulation. We can remove attic insulation that has been damaged by water, fire and pests such as mice. We are
Continue readingInsulate and Start Saving Today
Many homeowners in Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee qualify for the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR – Level II program. This program offers a 75% savings on the cost of insulating and air sealing your home’s attic and walls. The total savings can be as high as $2,000. As a result, Racine
Continue readingRacine and Kenosha Home Energy Assistance Program
If your household has an income less than the amounts below, you may qualify for heating assistance and insulation services from the Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA). No matter if your household income is greater than or less than these amounts, please visit our resource for the Assisted Home
Continue readingRacine and Kensoha DHS Vermiculite Regulations
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:
Continue readingVermiculite 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 reading