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Vermiculite & Zonolite Attic Insulation in Pacific Northwest Homes: Why You Should Never Touch It
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Vermiculite & Zonolite Attic Insulation in Pacific Northwest Homes: Why You Should Never Touch It

That loose, pebble-like insulation in your Bellingham or Whatcom County attic could be Zonolite — and most of it is contaminated with asbestos from a single Montana mine. Here's how to identify it safely and what to do next.

August 15, 2025
Absolute Asbestos Team
Why Bellingham Homes Grow Mold (And How to Stop It Before It Spreads)
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Why Bellingham Homes Grow Mold (And How to Stop It Before It Spreads)

Bellingham's mild, damp marine climate is a year-round invitation for mold. From crawlspaces in Edgemoor to bathrooms in Fairhaven rentals, here's why our homes are so vulnerable — and the practical fixes that actually work in Whatcom County.

July 15, 2025
Absolute Asbestos Team
Lead Paint in Pre-1978 Bellingham Homes: Risks, Testing & Safe Renovation
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Lead Paint in Pre-1978 Bellingham Homes: Risks, Testing & Safe Renovation

Many homes across Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, and the rest of Whatcom and Skagit County still carry lead-based paint. If you have young children — or you're planning to remodel — here's what every Pacific Northwest homeowner should know.

June 15, 2025
Absolute Asbestos Team
NWCAA Asbestos Notification: A Plain-English Guide for Whatcom, Skagit & Island County Homeowners
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NWCAA Asbestos Notification: A Plain-English Guide for Whatcom, Skagit & Island County Homeowners

Before any renovation or demolition that disturbs asbestos in Whatcom, Skagit, or Island County, you'll need to deal with the Northwest Clean Air Agency. Here's how the notification process actually works, what it costs, and how Bellingham homeowners stay compliant.

May 15, 2025
Absolute Asbestos Team
Asbestos in Bellingham & Pacific Northwest Homes: A Complete Homeowner's Guide
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Asbestos in Bellingham & Pacific Northwest Homes: A Complete Homeowner's Guide

From historic Fairhaven craftsmans to mid-century ramblers in Sehome and Lake Whatcom, asbestos hides in materials Bellingham homeowners walk past every day. Here's where it lives, when it's dangerous, and how Whatcom County rules actually work.

April 15, 2025
Absolute Asbestos Team
As Featured on KGMI's Whatcom Report: Talking Asbestos, Mold & Hidden Home Hazards in Bellingham
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As Featured on KGMI's Whatcom Report: Talking Asbestos, Mold & Hidden Home Hazards in Bellingham

Owner Corey Packwood joined Mary Kay Robinson on KGMI's Whatcom Report to talk about the asbestos, mold, and other hazards lurking in older Bellingham and Pacific Northwest homes — and what Whatcom County homeowners can do about them.

March 4, 2025
Absolute Asbestos Team

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