Black Flakes In Attic

Boosting attic ventilation will also help but this is difficult to do at this time of year.

Black flakes in attic.

Deteriorating duct liners produce black particles which blow from the vents and collect on walls or the ground. Expanded vermiculite is lightweight fire resistant and odorless. And as air circulates through your system it will pick up the mold spores in your ductwork and push them into your home through the air vents which explains the black flakes around your vents. There are a few types that you can use.

If you see those black particles you ll need to have a. If the duct liner is the source of the black dust it should be replaced right away as the particles could be dangerous if inhaled. If your attic or wall insulation is in batt or blanket form whether it s fiberglass cellulose or another material you generally don t have to be concerned about asbestos. When this mineral is put in an oven it expands like popcorn.

One way doors are best. Hire a mold remediation specialist. Vermiculite is a mineral mined from the earth composed of shiny flakes that look like mica. Commonly black discolorations on insulation material and wood can be difficult to distinguish from mold.

The types of insulation that were most commonly made with asbestos are loose fill also called blown in insulation. Roach frass looks small black specks or black pepper flecks. A really old unit might house an old or. Since it has an r value of about r 2 per inch it was used for decades as an insulation material.

Similarly if the mold has matured and degenerated it is difficult to recognize since it rubs off the surface leaving only stained spots or patches. Flea dirt consists of small deep maroon or black flecks that are very hard and dry to the touch. It will be spread out along the roach runway a frequently traveled path all the roaches in a colony will use. Black flakes on sheathing originally posted by h g.

Loose fill insulation comes in a variety of materials. Your cat s litter can also be sprinkled in your garden. Mold spores look black and dark like this. Bed bug frass is similar and will appear as small reddish brown spots that.

For squirrels in your attic or softlift. You can put it up in your attic too but using essential oils is a better option to use in your home. When looking for attic mold trace both leak. In the attic photograph at left we show a mix of green gray and white attic mold.

A technician can tell you if the problem is the duct liner. The trap is mounted at the hole used by the squirrels on the outside of.