Does my insulation contain asbestos?

If you suspect that you have vermiculite insulation in your home, we recommend that you don't disturb it. To determine whether your insulation contains asbestos, contact an asbestos consultant or laboratory listed in your Yellow Pages under "Asbestos Consulting and Testing."

Ask for specific instructions on safely collecting insulation samples for testing and for interpretation of test results. In addition, numerous laboratories that conduct asbestos testing participate voluntarily in a national certification program, the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. This Web site lists laboratories located in your area.