Could this be asbestos?

[Scarletpimpofnel]

These boards are crumbling around my house roof. I would say they are from around the mid 1980s. Is it likely they contain asbestos or will they simply be cement? Many thanks.

[Lotobear]

There is a very high probability, most likely chrysotile. It's an asbestos cement verge undercloak

[RATATTAK]

Best to get it tested if you want to remove it.

[TA14]

Scarletpimpofnel said:

If you look at the bottom edge, just over half way up, it appears that there's a bit held on by a fibre.

[Aluminati]

Lotobear said:

There is a very high probability, most likely chrysotile. It's an asbestos cement verge undercloak

This.

[Panamax]

Aluminati said:

Lotobear said:

There is a very high probability, most likely chrysotile. It's an asbestos cement verge undercloak

This.

Confirmed. No real-world hazard at all unless and until you start messing about with it. Essentially the cement keeps the asbestos stable but if you start smashing up the sheets then fibres are likely to get into the air. Lungs do not like asbestos fibres - which is the hazard.

[Scarletpimpofnel]

Thanks all.

I’m having a new roof this year. What should I do with this stuff? Take it up a council waste depot ?

[jules_s]

Looks like Asbestolux

[RATATTAK]

Scarletpimpofnel said:

Thanks all.

I’m having a new roof this year. What should I do with this stuff? Take it up a council waste depot ?

Talk to your council first, It has to be double bagged and is best removed by a specialist waste contractor.

[Scarletpimpofnel]

RATATTAK said:

Talk to your council first, It has to be double bagged and is best removed by a specialist waste contractor.

Thanks. I’ve just ordered some bags from my council who then dispose of it free. Not sure how much I can get in the bags though and only allowed more bags once per six months.

[CoolHands]

I’d be more worried about the signs of radiation poisoning your nails are exhibiting

Or is it arsenic, I forget. Haven’t upset the missus lately have you?

[RATATTAK]

... and wear a good mask when removing it !

[Scarletpimpofnel]

CoolHands said:

I’d be more worried about the signs of radiation poisoning your nails are exhibiting

Or is it arsenic, I forget. Haven’t upset the missus lately have you?

I think the lines are old age. (aged 58)

[Scarletpimpofnel]

RATATTAK said:

... and wear a good mask when removing it !

Understood thank you.