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Housing - Renovation: DIY removal of vermiculite loose fill insulation

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    One or two (internal) walls of my bathroom appear to be full of vermiculite insulation (from drilling a hole in a panel). The walls are plywood so I was planning on removing them (on one wall the plywood is water damaged so I really want to get it out). And the room has been quite mouldy, so there's a risk the insulation contains spores and mycotoxins too.

    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.
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    • CommentTimeSep 17th 2023
     
    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.
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeSep 17th 2023
     
    I would remove the panels and sweep it up from the floor, wearing a mask

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