Question for experienced inspectors on insulation

[jtavarez2 (JOSE TAVAREZ)]

Hello all, I am studying to become a home inspector. And am in my attic and insulation course. And i recently went up look at my attic 1960’s home. And i am looking for help in identifying what type of insulation I currently have. If its loose fill insulation, or vermiculite the asbestos containing insulation.

[wjones18 (William jones, CMI®)]

looks like blown in fiberglass.

[jtavarez2 (JOSE TAVAREZ)]

Thank you

[ccurrins (Christopher Currins, CMI)]

@jtavarez2

loose fiber batt insulation

Loose fill/ blown and Batt (blanket) are two Different types of insulation.

Types of Insulation

[mgratton (Marcel Gratton, CMI)]

https://inspectapedia.com/insulation/Insulation-Identification-Guide.php

[jtavarez2 (JOSE TAVAREZ)]

Thanks i just edited the post. I really appreciate your help

[mgratton (Marcel Gratton, CMI)]

@jtavarez2

If its loose fill insulation, or vermiculite the asbestos containing insulation.

What is visible is loose fill insulation and does not contain asbestos but always check under as there may be some vermiculite there. Not all vermiculite is contaminated though, as you most likely know.