Green Building Forum - DIY removal of vermiculite loose fill insulation Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:07:02 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 DIY removal of vermiculite loose fill insulation http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17957&Focus=303332#Comment_303332 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17957&Focus=303332#Comment_303332 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:28:04 +0100 DannySheffield
I know asbestos is a possibility, so I'll send a sample off to make sure. Assuming it's asbestos-free - any advice on removing the insulation please? I can't see how I'll get rid of the mouldy plywood without getting rid of the insulation.]]>
DIY removal of vermiculite loose fill insulation http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17957&Focus=303336#Comment_303336 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17957&Focus=303336#Comment_303336 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:18:35 +0100 djh Posted By: DannySheffieldany advice on removing the insulation please?My best guess would be to drill a hole or two through the bottom of the panel and then use a shop vacuum to suck out as much of the insulation as possible.]]> DIY removal of vermiculite loose fill insulation http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17957&Focus=303338#Comment_303338 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17957&Focus=303338#Comment_303338 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:50:42 +0100 tony