Survey results and Asbestos
Discussion
Dizeee said:
elanfan said:
You don't know how much that lining was disturbed when they tiled the roof. The loft could be full of fibres. It also is suggested that you have 1960's art ex ceilings which contain asbestos. Replasterboarding will release those fibres. Personally I wouldn't want to bring up my family in that place and how would you feel if someone were to be made I'll by it in years to come. if I were you I'd walk away - plenty more asbestos free properties about.
Yet a survey and an asbestos specialist has deemed it perfectly safe and even workable for the most part. I think id be a fool to ealk away. We spent months looking at everything in our price range and trust me this house is a one off.elanfan said:
Yet I've seen nothing that's says any atmospheric testing has been done nor of the the dust/debris that will be lying on the top surface of whatever the floor consists of. So every time someone goes up there it will get kicked up and inhaled.. Look if you want to take that risk be my guest I'm just saying I wouldn't put my family at risk however small that risk might be. I'll shut up now the OP is determined to buy it.
As a matter of interest how old is the house you live in? How old is the building you work in?Many many buildings have asbestos in and its only very recently that surveys even mention the possibility that properties have asbestos in. Commercial properties have to have had an asbestos survey carried out but I strongly suspect the majority have not.
Asbestos which is managed properly is safe and in this case it appears it is managed proper;y.
elanfan said:
Yet I've seen nothing that's says any atmospheric testing has been done nor of the the dust/debris that will be lying on the top surface of whatever the floor consists of. So every time someone goes up there it will get kicked up and inhaled.. Look if you want to take that risk be my guest I'm just saying I wouldn't put my family at risk however small that risk might be. I'll shut up now the OP is determined to buy it.
I get what your saying, but I have had roofers and surveyors all saying it is safe. One roofer told me the amount of asbestos in the sheeting is 0.05% and really not dangerous at all. Plus, by having this azzy specialist in to vacuum and seal I am sure that will make it as safe as possible in terms of going up there e.t.c. There are hundreds of houses in the road and adjoining roads with the exact same roof and setup and they all seem to be going strong, nobody is dropping dead on a regular basis!Technically, you have been a little misinformed, hence my earlier post re contaminated zone. There will be dust in the entire area, just because he is hoovering the underside of the sheets, the space will still be contaminated due to dust on the floor etc.
This dust in itself may not cause any harm, but it's a big may. If he's up there hoovering, get an air test certificate, it's not a major process.
Yes, Chrysotile Asbestos is a bound fibre in a cement carrier, but it's still a form of Asbestos. I don't do scaremongering, all I'm saying is do it once and do it right, you'll have peace of mind then.
The fella that taught me to roof has Mesothelioma, back in the 60's a lot of felt had Chrysotile in it, did that cause it ? Taylor Wimpeys insurers are paying out, so maybe it did.
A good clean of the loft with a properly filtered Hoover, an air test, and a bit of pva, it's all you need.
This dust in itself may not cause any harm, but it's a big may. If he's up there hoovering, get an air test certificate, it's not a major process.
Yes, Chrysotile Asbestos is a bound fibre in a cement carrier, but it's still a form of Asbestos. I don't do scaremongering, all I'm saying is do it once and do it right, you'll have peace of mind then.
The fella that taught me to roof has Mesothelioma, back in the 60's a lot of felt had Chrysotile in it, did that cause it ? Taylor Wimpeys insurers are paying out, so maybe it did.
A good clean of the loft with a properly filtered Hoover, an air test, and a bit of pva, it's all you need.
Dizeee said:
The chap said he would issue a certificate of cleanliness so im hoping im sure that his work should be to the required depth so to speak.
Another Asbestos Surveyor checking in, if he is going to do an air-test I would hope/assume he will remove the loft insulation as well and hoover the lot.Dizeee said:
I've had enough people tell me it's harmless in it's current form, and perfectly safe. It's only 0.05% asbestos anyway, and unless it needs fully removing, it won't cause an issue. The initial panic has definitely subsided now.
Pretty much, but for clarity the official line is 10–15% asbestos Crocidolite (1950–1969) and amosite (1945–1980) have been used in the manufacture of asbestos cement, although chrysotile (used until November 1999) is by far the most common type found.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff