Question 1

Can vermiculite dust get into my Ottawa living space?

Accepted Answer

Health Canada's advice treats it as a real possibility: vermiculite-based insulation may contain asbestos, and if you have it, Health Canada says to seal the openings between it and your living space and not to disturb it.

The federal vermiculite page on canada.ca notes there is currently no evidence of risk to your health if the insulation is sealed behind wallboards and floorboards, isolated in an attic, or otherwise kept from exposure to the interior environment. The key word is sealed. Heal

Question 2

Does vermiculite have to be removed before selling an Ottawa house?

Accepted Answer

We found no Ontario law or City of Ottawa rule that requires vermiculite to be removed before a house sale. Whether to remove it, disclose it or leave it in place is a practical and legal question about the sale, not an abatement requirement.

What the federal guidance says

Health Canada advises that vermiculite-based insulation may contain asbestos, and the federal vermiculite page on canada.ca says there is currently no evidence of risk to your health if it is sealed behind wallboards and fl

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Can vermiculite dust get into my Ottawa living space?

Does vermiculite have to be removed before selling an Ottawa house?