Pull back the insulation to see what s going on behind it.
Dark gray insulation in old attic.
This is the blown insulation in my attic.
Old attic insulation types.
In this case there s a bathtub just sitting behind the insulation with no air or moisture barrier to prevent the bathroom air from leaking into the attic.
Most people are aware of the dangers of asbestos which may cause cancer and other health problems.
Optimal rolls are suitable for use in floor and ceiling level applications and are available in a variety of convenient dimensions.
Sheep wool insulation optimal is a range of grey coloured sheep s wool insulation rolls offering high thermal and acoustic.
Formaldehyde off gasing is a concern so this product is no longer on the market.
If you have loose fill insulation that is gray soft and without a shine it is probably cellulose insulation.
If it s gray and you can under magnifying glass find occasionally tiny bits of paper it s cellulose loose fill or blown in insulation.
For example if the insulation is loose fill grey soft and without a shine you probably have cellulose insulation.
Please review the photo examples of types of insulation above on this page and let me know if you have more questions.
Cellulose contains a high percentage of recycled paper and does not contain minerals.
I have an old black insulation that looks like corrugated paper and falls apart when.
On 2018 11 01 by melisa.
In general it looks like shredded gray paper.
If you see insulation that looks like this there s definitely a big problem.