If you ve ever come in contact with fiberglass you already know what it can do to your skin.
Old attic insulation dangerous.
As we mentioned previously vermiculite can often come with some asbestos mixed into it.
Two types of old insulation that are dangerous to your health are urea formaldehyde foam which is usually gray or yellow and brittle and asbestos.
If left unchecked it can damage.
Most people are aware of the dangers of asbestos which may cause cancer and other health problems.
Mold and fungus will damage and discolor the walls floors and ceilings in homes.
Attic insulation dangers asbestos.
If your attic or wall insulation is in batt or blanket form whether it s fiberglass cellulose or another material you.
The tiny fibers of glass from insulation wool can irritate your skin and eyes.
How to identify dangerous asbestos insulation.
And as we all know asbestos hardly needs an introduction anymore.
Old attic insulation types.
Types of dangerous old insulation although most people are aware of the dangers of asbestos there are a few more types of hazardous insulation that are commonly found in older homes.
Asbestos is the category name given to any one of several naturally occurring minerals.
A few more examples of old insulation are sawdust balsa wood shredded newspaper and loose fill cellulose.