If your house was built before the 1980s, it is highly recommended to test the vermiculite found in your attic, walls, or even under your floors. Why? Because this insulation, once popular for its fire-resistant properties and ease of installation, often contained asbestos, a harmful substance for health.
At the time, vermiculite was easily available in hardware stores, and many homeowners handled insulation themselves, sometimes mixing products from different companies. This makes it difficult today to confirm with 100% certainty the absence of asbestos in the vermiculite present in a house.
To avoid any risk, it is strongly recommended to contact a company specializing in vermiculite removal. Asbestos air testing after the work will verify the compliance of the work carried out by qualified professionals, protecting your health and that of your loved ones while avoiding the double cost associated with vermiculite testing.