What is vermiculite?
Vermiculite is an insulator that looks like small rocks and is very friable. It is found in attics, ceilings and walls. Some vermiculites contain the most harmful forms of asbestos.
Health risks
A vermiculite is a sometimes asbestos-containing insulation that can present a danger for the respiratory system. If you are renovating or selling / buying a property, make sure you are not dealing with a property contaminated with vermiculite.
Asbestosis
A formation in the lungs of scar tissue, which impedes breathing.
Mesothelioma
Rare form of cancer of the chest wall or abdominal cavity.
Lung cancer
Inhalation of asbestos greatly increases the risk of lung cancer.
“You can reduce your risk of exposure by hiring a professional who will do asbestos analysis before you undertake renovations, remodeling, demolitions or additions.”
— Health Canada
Our solution
By entrusting your home to Décontamination360, you guarantee peace of mind.
Our team always works according to very high standards. To guarantee the quality of our decontamination work, a final air test is analyzed by an independent laboratory. The results must meet the standards of the CNESST, otherwise the work is resumed at our expense.
- Personalized action plan
- Mounting of containment bulkheads
- Negative pressurization of the containment zone
- Disposal of contaminated materials in an environmentally responsible manner
- Air quality test at the end of the work
- Re-insulation as needed
- Report certifying all the works
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my insulation contains asbestos? How do I know if I have asbestos vermiculite?
A simple visual inspection does not tell if a vermiculite contains asbestos or not. A laboratory analysis must be done and as long as it has not been done, it must be assumed that it contains asbestos for security reasons.
How fast can you help me?
It is difficult to estimate the duration of the works since they can vary enormously in proportions. However, we always offer a quote within 48 hours. Since the team works 7 days a week, it is usually possible to have a team deployed very quickly.
Pressed by selling a house?
24-hour service guarantee. We know how stressful selling a house can be: we work 7 days a week to avoid delays in real-estate transactions.