Sage-Tips

Is it hard to sell a house with vermiculite insulation?

Vermiculite is often a sales negotiating point. Potential buyers of properties that contain Vermiculite expect a selling price discount associated with the potential expense associated with removing asbestos containing Vermiculite.

How bad is vermiculite insulation?

If vermiculite is disturbed, it could cause tiny, needle-like asbestos fibers to become airborne. Asbestos in the air can be inhaled and cause lung damage. If asbestos is not in the air, it is not dangerous to your lungs.

Is vermiculite good insulation?

Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral worldwide. In addition to being light, vermiculite chunks are also absorbent and fire retardant. These characteristics make it great as an additive, for example to potting soil. It also makes a good insulating material.

Is vermiculite a latent defect?

It’s not a latent defect. You should have seen this before you went firm on the property. You can’t go after the seller months later for something which you should have seen.

Does asbestos affect mortgage?

A property with asbestos roof tiles is generally less problematic for mortgage lenders than homes where the material is part of the main infrastructure. Some providers will have no problem lending, as long as the roof is undamaged and in good condition.

Is vermiculite safe if undisturbed?

Vermiculite itself has not been shown to be a health problem. As long as this kind of vermiculite-based insulation remains undisturbed behind intact walls or in attic spaces and does not become airborne, it should not be a concern.

Is vermiculite a good insulator?

Should I buy a house with vermiculite insulation?

The short answer is, buying a house with vermiculite insulation is NOT recommended without going through proper testing process. Vermiculite insulation can be harmful when proper precautions are not followed.

Does my attic have enough insulation?

Since up to 70\% of the energy used in the home goes for heating and cooling, it’s important to be sure you have enough insulation. A simple test is to look in your attic. If you can see the top of the ceiling joists, then you need more insulation. Insulation comes in rolls you can install yourself, or it can be blown into the attic.

Should I use spray foam insulation in my attic?

Using Icynene spray foam as your attic insulation will turn your attic into a conditioned space. This will allow for optimal operation of your HVAC equipment , as well as aid in early detection of situations such as roof leaks and wind-driven moisture intrusion. It will also help keep any duct leaks within the conditioned space of your attic.

Can vermiculite go bad?

Re: Vermiculite shelf life. Vermiculite is an expanded mineral with no nutrient value, so it really can’t go bad. As long as it’s kept dry it should last forever. If you have any worries you can always bake in a cake pan for an hour to dry it out and kill anything that might have landed on it.