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Is vermiculite safe for gas fireplaces? I am reading it could contain asbestos.?

I have a vented gas fireplace. The manual says to lay vermiculite by the burners. I am reading on the internet that much vermiculite in the US was contaminated with asbestos. Should I take the risk or just not use it? What else could I use instead of vermiculite in gas fireplace?

Answer:

Just keep the vermiculite barely damp.

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