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Certified New Jersey home
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LOOSE FILL INSULATION:
There are various thermal insulation materials
which come in loose bulk form. Usually these are
blown into attics with special machines. There
are several common loose-fill materials
available. The following are among the most
common: Cellulose which is made of paper
products, mostly recycled newsprint or wood
fibers, which is shredded and milled into a
fluffy, low density material, then treated with
fire chemicals, usually boric acid. Fiberglass
which is made of the same material as that used
in batts but left loose. Rock wool which is made
of the same material as that used in batts, but
left loose. Be aware that the inspector cannot
review or report on conditions that are not
visible. Insulation, especially loose fill
insulation, covering parts of truss systems and
other framing members prevents total review of
the structural integrity of the building. Truss
clips, hurricane ties, nail spacing, and other
important anchoring devices often cannot be seen
by the inspector due to insulation. Some
vermiculite loose fill insulation may contain
asbestos. Reporting on the presence of asbestos
is outside the scope of the visual inspection.
Laboratory analysis would be required to verify
the presence of asbestos. Contact the inspector
for additional information concerning these
inspection limitations if you desire.
Water
in basement and water in crawl space, are
problems frequantly found during a New Jersey
home inspection Make sure your home
inspector has the experience necessary to assist
you in evaluating these problems and cures.
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