Pipe Lagging - Any ideas?

olgadapolga

We've come across this in our home but have no idea what the lagging is made of. DH thinks possible asbestos but others think not!

Does anyone know?

TIA

nofoollikeold

Looks like hessian lagging. It's harmless, but doesn't have much insulation value.

olgadapolga

Thank you for that; we want to get rid of the pipes from there altogether but DH was reluctant to touch it until he knew what it was.

greyteam1959

Hessian lagging agreed.
Not asbestos so no need to panic.
Always best to check though.
If you come across any more get rid of it cos it was fairly useless but that was all that was available.

Owain_Moneysaver

usually called "hair felt". Not sure what sort of hair originally - horse? Still available and useful for tight corners where you can't get rigid insulation in.

olgadapolga

Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. DH is much happier to deal with it now he knows what it is!