Black Flakes In Attic

For squirrels in your attic or softlift.

Black flakes in attic.

However i also suspect late 70s vintage frt plywood decking exposed to higher temperatures in the low slope poorly ventilated minimal attic space so common to your region of construction of that decade and the one prior. When looking for attic mold trace both leak. 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. There are a few types that you can use.

Commonly black discolorations on insulation material and wood can be difficult to distinguish from mold. It will be spread out along the roach runway a frequently traveled path all the roaches in a colony will use. 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. 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 you see those black particles you ll need to have a. Deteriorating duct liners produce black particles which blow from the vents and collect on walls or the ground. Hire a mold remediation specialist. The trap is mounted at the hole used by the squirrels on the outside of.

Flea dirt consists of small deep maroon or black flecks that are very hard and dry to the touch. A technician can tell you if the problem is the duct liner. In the attic photograph at left we show a mix of green gray and white attic mold. The photo at page top shows white attic mold on the roof sheathing and rafters and some brown or black mold on the attic side of ceiling drywall where we pulled back insulation.

Loose fill insulation comes in a variety of materials. A really old unit might house an old or. One way doors are best. Expanded vermiculite is lightweight fire resistant and odorless.

Since it has an r value of about r 2 per inch it was used for decades as an insulation material. Sealing your attic access hatch to prevent the movement of indoor air past the edges is the first step. Bed bug frass is similar and will appear as small reddish brown spots that. Your cat s litter can also be sprinkled in your garden.

Roach frass looks small black specks or black pepper flecks. Vermiculite is a mineral mined from the earth composed of shiny flakes that look like mica. The types of insulation that were most commonly made with asbestos are loose fill also called blown in insulation. When this mineral is put in an oven it expands like popcorn.

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. Black flakes on sheathing originally posted by h g.