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Is this asbestos?

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  • T_T_2
    T_T_2 Posts: 880 Forumite
    As you are not the OP, can you elaborate on the purpose of the image above?
  • moneyuser
    moneyuser Posts: 1,085 Forumite
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    T_T wrote: »
    As you are not the OP, can you elaborate on the purpose of the image above?
    It's the image the OP posted
  • T_T_2
    T_T_2 Posts: 880 Forumite
    moneyuser wrote: »
    It's the image the OP posted

    It's been pretty well disturbed, but testing still remains the only way to be 100% sure. I'd be getting a sample sent as a priority.
  • pka_2
    pka_2 Posts: 158 Forumite
    T_T wrote: »
    You don't always need to get rid of asbestos. In many cases, providing it is identified and left alone it will be harmless. In the OP's case the suspect materials has been disturbed (and that's an understatement).

    Fair point, if undisturbed then yes it is generally fine to leave in situ as long as it is clearly identified, but since the OP stated that it had collapsed I assumed that it was pretty 'disturbed' and if it is asbestos then it will need to be removed and disposed of correctly which will be costly.
  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    moneyuser wrote: »
    I got some artex samples tested for about £10 from a local asbestos company. If you do take your own sample you have to wear suit, gloves, mask, eye protection.

    Edit: Image from link OP posted
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    That would appear to be the back of a sheet of Masonite hardboard (the brown 'woven' pattern), with a layer of coarse plaster and a layer of finishing plaster on top, painted.
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    i'd be more worried about getting the thermostat fixed
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    withabix wrote: »
    That would appear to be the back of a sheet of Masonite hardboard (the brown 'woven' pattern), with a layer of coarse plaster and a layer of finishing plaster on top, painted.
    I would agree with that diagnosis 100%.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    southcoastrgi wrote: »
    i'd be more worried about getting the thermostat fixed
    Well quite but according to Post 7 its the least of OPs worries which is worrying in itself.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
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