Testing for insulation for asbestos

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Should we be worried about asbestos with this loose-fill insulation? New England house from the 1860s. No idea when the insulation was added but the attic space is extremely difficult to access.

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Best Answer

Yes, you should get it tested.

There is absolutely no way of knowing by looking at it and this home is old enough to have used building products from before the dangers of asbestos were known.