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Cast Iron downpipe for guttering - does it contain Asbestos?
LiveOnce
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Hi all,
I have a cast iron downpipe for the roof gutters.
It looks a little bit like this example:
Does it usually contain asbestos?
The reason why is I asked the guttering to be replaced and one of the guttering experts said I should have it replaced with a plastic one but they can't take the pipe away because it contains Asbestos.
I am a bit confused on what to do. Is it expensive to remove?
I have a cast iron downpipe for the roof gutters.
It looks a little bit like this example:
Does it usually contain asbestos?
The reason why is I asked the guttering to be replaced and one of the guttering experts said I should have it replaced with a plastic one but they can't take the pipe away because it contains Asbestos.
I am a bit confused on what to do. Is it expensive to remove?
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If it's cast iron, then no, there's no asbestos. Some guttering and downpipe is made from asbestos. It'll feel vaguely warm to touch, and have a rougher texture. Better descriptions may be available. It's not the end of the earth, but disposal can be costly. Keeping it in place is a practical option.
Guttering experts? Hmmm Are they a Guttering Professional?
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This is why I am really confused.
I am not sure which option to go for as one of the other 'experts' said I don't need to remove it and just replace the guttering without the downpipe.
What should I do?0 -
Take a magnet to the gutter. If it sticks, it's ferrous, i.e. cast iron.
If not, it's not ferrous, and so could be plastic or asbestos.0 -
Looking at that house it looks fairly recent, so it is doubtful it has asbestos rainwater goods. It looks more like plastic than cast iron. Cast iron will have a "ringing" sound when hit.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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Does it leak? If not, why replace it?
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Some bitumen paint has a minute trace of asbestos in it, I believe... So does some older lino, wallpaper, electrical switches, clothing, carpet, spectacle frame, bedding....0
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lincroft1710 wrote: »Looking at that house it looks fairly recent, so it is doubtful it has asbestos rainwater goods. It looks more like plastic than cast iron. Cast iron will have a "ringing" sound when hit.
That's not the OP's house. "It looks a little bit like this example:"No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
I've removed some cast iron drainpipe. It's a lot heavier than you expect, even a small section. If you repair it's going to be a much easier job.Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
What it may grow to in time, I know not what.
Daniel Defoe: 1725.
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OK so I put a magnet on it and the magnet didn't stick. So it's not a cast iron pipe?
Is it considered bad to have a cast iron pipe compared to plastic?
I mean my neighbours have the same.0 -
if its non magnetic then it is not cast iron, simples.OK so I put a magnet on it and the magnet didn't stick. So it's not a cast iron pipe?
why? a cast iron pipe will still be going strong long after your corpse has rotted away in its graveIs it considered bad to have a cast iron pipe compared to plastic?0
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