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Peter Louis
09-22-2013, 07:59 PM
Built in 1970. this brown stuff at the bottom of attic insulation; the cellulose & fiberglass added on top, no vapor barrier found.

What is this? Thank you.

John Kogel
09-22-2013, 08:50 PM
Wood fibre insulation.
It is treated with a fire retardant and maybe a dye that gives it that colour. I have tried to burn it, 50 years old, no way.
I normally would not see it in a 70's house, usually much older houses.

Peter Louis
09-22-2013, 09:01 PM
Thank you John