Tap pest control insulation is a loose fill cellulose insulation so it is installed by being blown into attics on top of existing insulation.
Disturbed insulation in attic.
R value simply means resistance to heat flow.
When doing renovations additions what we normally do is use an electric leaf blower to blow the insulation to another area of the attic.
It can also be installed in attics and walls of new homes with specialized machines.
And these gaps leaks and other problems all can take its toll.
Research demonstrating the dangers associated with disturbing vermiculite.
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Once vermiculite is disturbed millions of asbestos fibers become airborne.
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These thermal defects not only undermine the r value of your insulation but they also make rooms uncomfortable and increase your utility bill.
We do the repairs joints and than just blow it back.
Consider this statement from research titled zonolite attic insulation exposure studies where even the suggested method for removal by the manufacturer grace created a very unsafe condition.
Insulation is disturbed for a variety of reasons.