Asbestos in my house?

muckybutt

One area that does seem to get overlooked in asbestos related matters is artex, an awfull lot of artex contained asbestos so always best to edge on side of caution there

MrShed

Although it should be mentioned it is low asbestos content, low risk (due to the type of asbestos used and the matrix within which it is contained) and is non licensed - be aware of it, but dont fret about it.

Using wallpaper paste when drilling will keep the material damp and prevent airborne fibre production.

illzlee

the age of your house would suggest that you are at the end of the period it was installed. although not outlawed until later, it was frowned upon as a material from the early eighties. Assy can be found in (but is not limited to) the following places:
artex - likely chrysotile used to make it more hardwearing
floor tiles (normally 9" sq.)
floor tile adhesive
any insulation
any board material (unlikely in '77 domestic build)

it depends how concerned you are about it, it costs about £70 per sample analysed and 'bout £150-200 for a survey.

it probably isn't the right attitude but for one wall, probable exposure to minimal particles, which would likely be chrysotile (the least 'deadly' form) i woudln't be that concerned. Get a good 3M dust mask, some paper overalls and bring the wall down. I've done this many times in my own houses - but would never subject anyone else to my complacency.

soulmate4ever

I too have found what I think is Asbestos in an old unused septic tank at the bottom of my garden. Does anyone know if this is potentialy dangerous.
I have no intention of using this tank (in the ground) but sometimes wonder if I should get it emptied.

MrShed

soulmate4ever wrote: »

I too have found what I think is Asbestos in an old unused septic tank at the bottom of my garden. Does anyone know if this is potentialy dangerous.
I have no intention of using this tank (in the ground) but sometimes wonder if I should get it emptied.

S4E - asbestos is only a problem if damaged or disturbed (official line).

Even then, it only is USUALLY an issue over prolonged exposure (unofficial line).

As long as its not damaged, I wouldnt worry about it at all.

The only reason for my own concern is due to the quantity of works I am planning to do, hence disturbing a lot of dormant asbestos