STICKY STONES/CAT LITTER STUFF IN HALL CUPBOARD??

[cammy2207]

Hi. Can anyone tell me why there are little sticky stones in the bottom of my hall cupboard under water tank, around the pipes?

 

[twgas]

Perhaps the last plumber you employed had a few spare!😈

 

[cammy2207]

Hmmm. It seems it's been used as some kind of insulation or proofing. It's everywhere but especially around the various pipes (water & gas).

 

[alan83762]

I reckon it has been placed there as insulation material! Is the tank on Stone/Concrete floor?

 

[Whitespirit66]

If ever there was a post that needed a photo, this is it.

 

[mikeyd]

probably vermiculite / micafil

 

[cammy2207]

Mikey, why would there be vermiculite please?

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[Newboy]

Insulation?

Possibly expanded polystyrene

 

[Burnerman]

Vermiculite.....does it feel like a squashy cork?
It used to be widely used for insulation and was available in huge paper bags.
John

 

[cammy2207]

Yes it turns to dust/crumbs with a squeeze between fingers.