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Racine has a lot of homes with vermiculite insulation in the attic. Almost all vermiculite insulation contains asbestos and can only be handled by a licensed asbestos abatement company. We recently removed and replaced asbestos containing vermiculite insulation from a home on Gillen St. in Racine, WI. This 1,050 sf

Attic insulation removal costs money, but an empty attic is the easiest attic to air seal (click here to read about air sealing) and the end result will always be better. An empty attic is also a great time for updates to lighting, ceiling fans, and wiring. Full removal is

Attic moisture can lead to mold and ruin the roof decking. In some cases it can cause health problems for the home’s occupants. Attic ventilation is often recommended as the solution to preventing moisture buildup in an attic, but that is BAD advice. There is very little ventilation of attics

Pewaukee has a lot of homes with vermiculite insulation in the attic. We recently removed and replaced asbestos containing vermiculite from a home on Prospect Avenue in Pewaukee, WI. This 1,500 sf attic was complicated and had vermiculite mainly at the perimter, but it was also scattered above some old

1) What does vermiculite insulation look like and how common is the “Zonolite” brand of vermiculite insulation? Answer: Above is a photo of what typical vermiculite looks like. On the left is a fine granulated vermiculite and on the right is coarse granulated vermiculite from. For decades, vermiculite insulation could be easily

RHI is often called to prepare a free cost estimate for owners who have vermiculite in their attic. Sometimes we see that a heating or cooling system was previously installed in an attic with vermiculite present. While the Home Performance industry strongly recommends against putting a heating and/or cooling system

Get $1,200 to $1,800 back instantly! Start saving money today with an energy assessment and instant discounts. Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program offers instant discounts for air sealing and adding insulation. Racine Home Insulators, LLC (RHI) complies with this program and uses only the best materials and methods. RHI has