[ADaniLion]

Hi all,
In my attic has very old blown-in dark gray and brown insulation that has a rough texture. I need more R-factor up there but am afraid to call someone to give me an estimate on adding more insulation because some friends have suggested that the current insulation may have asbestos in it. If I get a pro in there, is s/he going to be obliged to report my house to the state for remediation if it has asbestos? Is there any way to annonymously have it tested myself?

Understand I don't want anyone to get sick or anything, I simply don't have a lot of money to have a haz-mat crew remove it at this time in case it is asbestos. Since it's just myself in the house, it's not like I'm endangering anyone leaving it alone. Could I wear a respirator and tyvec and cover it myself with something so it stays put?

 

[joed]

Google vermiculite. If that is what you have then you could be contaminated. If not then post a picture. We can tell you if you are possibly contaminated.

 

[ADaniLion]

Thank you

Thank you, I will look more closely at the insulation and attach a photo ASAP.

 

[ADaniLion]

photo

My mistake! The insulation is yellow and pink and looks more like the old paper-backed stuff. Any ideas about whether it might have something bad in it that would cause someone to report my house to the state for remediation?

 

[Ron6519]

It's fiberglass insulation.
Relax.
Ron

 

[ADaniLion]

Thank you!