Marc Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Click to Enlarge 57.52 KB Never seen this in Acadiana. Reminds me of what I've seen in some threads but can't recall it's identity. It was installed in only one joist bay...odd. Early 60's home. Anyone recognize it? Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 vermiculite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Vermiculite. Really hit and miss whether or not it contains asbestos. It depends on where in the mine it came from. http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/insulation.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thanks fellas, and for that link. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Marc, I too have seen vermiculite in one bay only. I put it down to homeowner's lunacy, but maybe there was a perceived fire hazard there? Vermiculite is extremely fireproof. It was sold in convenient sacks, so maybe somebody acquired just one sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 The trade name was "Zonolite". Maybe they thought it should only go in one zone.....[:-angel] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Someone likely bought a bag to use for potting plants and then didn't need the rest so they dumped it in the attic. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Meiland Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Last time I saw that stuff, the guy had been taking it out of the attic in small quantities and selling it to the neighbor ladies for their gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emalernee Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Mark, Don't worry about the asbestos you inhaled on that attic inspection, it will probably take 15 to 20 years before it starts eating into you lungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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