I just bought m First House and I have a Possible asbestos vermiculite in the attic, I was going to try and have it removed but was told the price was 8-10K to do it, So I thought about encapsulating it with spray in foam insulation. Would this be a good idea or should I have it removed and then spray in foam. It just a idea at this point on a very tight budget.
spray in foam in many places has been done away with because it can be toxic any way it is not a good idea what you suggest I would simply cover it with cellulose blowe in insulation
The cheap thing to do first is to have the material tested. If not asbestos, you are worrying about nothing. Nobody can look at it and tell, a lab must test it. If asbestos, spray foam would be hard to apply without speading material and it will impact R values, etc. It will also not be a 100% encapsulated system. It would be better to just leave it alone and keep out of the attic until you could have it properly removed. You maqy also want to call a couple of more companies. You may find a lower price.
I think blown in insulation is your best and safest bet.
