nothing to worry about sir

briggie · 25-04-2016, 23:13

hmmm , so the council have found " asbestos containing materials " in my bungalow during a recent survey , but its only low to medium risk , .... ONLY !!!!!!

solarman216 · 25-04-2016, 23:19

They are right Pete, it can take 25 to 30 years AFTER exposure for it to cause you problems, you got no worries, and remember all the time it is not abraded it causes no problem anyway, like so many things today, it is scaremongering, Rick

perelaar · 26-04-2016, 07:11

They are not, by any chance, marketing an asbestos removal service?

As long as it is not cut or otherwise reduced to fine particles, no problem at all.

jims-terrano · 26-04-2016, 07:22

Have you got any textured ceilings by any chance Pete? Can't remember the brand that used to be popular but that used to contain the stuff. At least you've not been in the house many years and of course the councils problem to remove or protect it.

macabethiel · 26-04-2016, 08:36

Artex used to contain Asbestos Fibres but that was when it was marketed over 40 years ago.

jims-terrano · 26-04-2016, 11:48

Thats the one and I'll bet Petes place will be in the right age to have it too.
Mind you sometimes they will be over cautious and say may contain fibres if they can't be bothered testing too.

rustic · 26-04-2016, 17:43

Asbestos is still being found in schools, often found when windows are being replaced, as sometimes it is used as insulation.
Asbestos cement sheet was used for garage walls and corrugated roofing sheets and soffit boards.
Loads still around.
Don't disturb it, don't drill or sand it, don't break it up, it has been said by others, that there is little risk in most cases, if left alone.

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briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	nothing to worry about sir hmmm , so the council have found " asbestos containing materials " in my bungalow during a recent survey , but its only low to medium risk , .... ONLY !!!!!!

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solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	They are right Pete, it can take 25 to 30 years AFTER exposure for it to cause you problems, you got no worries, and remember all the time it is not abraded it causes no problem anyway, like so many things today, it is scaremongering, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Asbestos is still being found in schools, often found when windows are being replaced, as sometimes it is used as insulation. Asbestos cement sheet was used for garage walls and corrugated roofing sheets and soffit boards. Loads still around. Don't disturb it, don't drill or sand it, don't break it up, it has been said by others, that there is little risk in most cases, if left alone. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

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perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	They are not, by any chance, marketing an asbestos removal service? As long as it is not cut or otherwise reduced to fine particles, no problem at all.

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jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Have you got any textured ceilings by any chance Pete? Can't remember the brand that used to be popular but that used to contain the stuff. At least you've not been in the house many years and of course the councils problem to remove or protect it.

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macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Artex used to contain Asbestos Fibres but that was when it was marketed over 40 years ago.

26-04-2016, 11:48	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Thats the one and I'll bet Petes place will be in the right age to have it too. Mind you sometimes they will be over cautious and say may contain fibres if they can't be bothered testing too.