Where can asbestos insulation be found?
There are a couple main areas where asbestos insulation is typically found:
1. Attic Insulation & Wall Insulation
Asbestos Attic Insulation and Asbestos Wall Insulation are also known as “Vermiculite”. Vermiculite is the form of insulation that can contain asbestos. If vermiculite is found, we advise home owners to test the vermiculite first, to identify if it contains asbestos. Looking at vermiculite can not give you the answers that you need to determine if asbestos is found.
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Vermiculite is a small, rock-shaped material that has shine to it.
2. Pipe Wrap Insulation / Duct Wrap Insulation
Asbestos insulation can also be found wrapped around your pipes or duct work. With asbestos being a great fire retardant, it was perfect to use around the pipes and ducts to ensure there were no fire hazards when they were hot in temperature.
In relation to Asbestos Duct Wrap Insulation, the register vents are commonly affected as well. Even if the ductwork does not have asbestos wrap, the vents may still contain asbestos.
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Register Vent

Asbestos Insulation Removal
Anytime asbestos is found, it must be removed by a certified & professional company. Cross-contamination can happen very easily and the proper precautions and procedures must be followed.
At Canada’s Restoration Services, we are fully certified and have years of experience when it comes to safe, proper asbestos removal in Toronto, Ottawa, and other major Canadian cities. An asbestos expert is assigned and will come and inspect the area and provide you with an estimate and scope of work of the procedure.
The asbestos-affected areas are fully contained and equipment is set up to ensure no cross-contamination. All removals are complete following the industry guidelines, and we guarantee asbestos clearance.
We provide certificates of completion on all our asbestos removal work and certificates are transferable if you ever plan on selling the property.