asbestos exposure.how much is harmful?


AsbestosWe had our old asbestos tiling taken from our basement floor as part of the job a waterproofing company was doing for us. They waterproofed and redid the walls, plus removed the tiling…so we thought. They were supposed to set up containment and get rid of every last speck [...]

I want to buy a house & have a question about old plumbing?

Asbestos
Is that really an issue if you get a home that was built before 1960? I’ve heard there might be lead in the pipes and so on. Is this always true? Would new plumbing mean they got rid of the crap? And how about asbestos? What do I need to know about these hazards prior [...]

Should I worry about my asbestos garage ceiling?

AsbestosThe ceiling to my open sided garage where the cars and ride-on lawn mower is kept is made op asbestos. Also my cats often climb up and sleep on and under the roof. The mower is only used approx. 15 times a year and is always there. Should I worry about all this? Is there [...]

flat built in 1970. do i need to check for asbestos and how would i know?

Asbestos
i’ve been reading about asbestos and the articles tell you what to do if you find asbestos. however, they also say that asbestos is kind of impossible to identify by the naked eye.
so… is it basically a rule of thumb that if a place was built between the 1960s and the 1980s then you [...]

asbestos?

AsbestosHow do I tell if the outside of my house is abestos or other type of siding?
My home was built in 1950.Street Fighter: The Later Years

What is the best way to clean the old asbestos house tiles?

Asbestosthe house im in has old asbestos tiles that are painted white apparently and there is mold and dirt from my dogs all on them in different areas.how should i clean this safely?????Dolphin Hosting

What contains asbestos in homes,what does it look like?

AsbestosI’m gutting an old Victorian house and am pretty sure the radiator piles are wrapped in asbestos, but I’ve found some white insulation in places. What about horse hair plaster? Plaese help me identify this stuff so i can take the necessary precautions.Swine Flu Map

when was the last time they used asbestos for insulation in mobile homes?

AsbestosI am thinking about buying a 1978 model and I want to know if it would have asbestos or not. I have a 2 year old daughter and I don’t want her around it, if I can help it. Thanks for your input!Hide Folders

How much does it cost to remove heating duct made of asbestos in California?

AsbestosWe are buying a house and we find out the heating ducts are made of asbestos material. There are about 25 feet of ducting . Anybody know how much would it coast us to remove via a reputable asbestos abatment company?Free Screensavers