Vermiculite Insulation Can Contain Asbestos Fibers
Vermiculite is an insulator that looks like small rocks and is very friable. It is found in attics, ceilings and walls. Some vermiculites contain the most harmful forms of asbestos.
A vermiculite is a sometimes energetic insulation that can present a danger for the respiratory system. If you are renovating or selling / buying a property, make sure you are not dealing with a property contaminated with vermiculite.
A formation in the lungs of scar tissue, which impede breathing.
Rare form of cancer of the chest wall or abdominal cavity.
Inhalation of asbestos greatly increases the risk of lung cancer.
You can reduce your risk of exposure by hiring a professional who will do asbestos analysis before you undertake renovations, remodeling, demolitions or additions.
Health CanadaBy entrusting your home to Decontamination360, you guarantee peace of mind.
Our team always works according to very high standards. To guarantee the quality of our decontamination work, a final air test is analyzed by an independent laboratory. The results must meet the standards of the CNESST, otherwise the work is resumed at our expense.
Personalized action plan
Mounting of containment bulkheads
Negative pressurization of the containment zone
Disposal of contaminated materials in an environmentally responsible manner
Air quality test at the end of the work
Re-insulation as needed
Report certifying all the works
A simple visual inspection does not tell if a vermiculite contains asbestos or not. A laboratory analysis must be done and as long as it has not been done, it must be assumed that it contains for security reasons.
