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brarei200
04-14-2017, 08:09 AM
Is this asbetos?

http://i.imgur.com/zx9aEgKh.jpg


I know this is, only place I have it my house.

http://i.imgur.com/qeCn0L3h.jpg
shownomercy
04-14-2017, 08:14 AM
When was the house built?
brarei200
04-14-2017, 08:20 AM
1915
brarei200
04-14-2017, 08:31 AM
Whats this stuff too

http://i.imgur.com/bClcc6Qh.jpg
Stormyweather
04-14-2017, 11:35 AM
Take samples wet the area down get a small sample use protection there (google) places you can have it tested. Do not disturb it get a sample with out much exposer.

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SSlowBoat
04-14-2017, 01:27 PM
Is this asbetos?

http://i.imgur.com/zx9aEgKh.jpg


I know this is, only place I have it my house.

http://i.imgur.com/qeCn0L3h.jpg
the first pic looks like black fiberglass insulation that someone painted, the third one is mdf

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firebird_1995
04-14-2017, 03:38 PM
2nd one would be suspect, however seems well encapsulated and if it's not deteriorating or fragmenting it's probably not worth disturbing. Like said above, if concerned have it tested. I have a feeling it's some type of mastic and not asbestos but it's hard to tell in pics

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brarei200
04-14-2017, 07:58 PM
Yeah that concerns me because its the duct work, might have to check it out further
SSlowBoat
04-14-2017, 09:15 PM
Yeah that concerns me because its the duct work, might have to check it out further
you do know a)it's on the outside of the duct sealing it and b)if you don't disturb it there's no issue. you need to ingest a LOT of asbestos fibres to even think of causing mesothelioma/cancer. I know many hvac guys with 30+ years in that are perfectly healthy, who repacked boilers back in the day every day for 10 years. that consisted of mixing dry asbestos in water solution and then smacking it in there by hand. if you think they wore dust masks you're wrong.

seriously, it's most likely fine, if it's not disturbed or flaking off. remediation is expensive

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firebird_1995
04-14-2017, 09:59 PM
Yeah that concerns me because its the duct work, might have to check it out further
Have someone come out and look at it. They can see the condition better than we can. If it is asbestos but still in good shape, they will most likely suggest to have it encapsulated or sealed and leave it alone. It kinda looks like it has a relatively recent coat of something on it. The asbestos that I'm used to seeing has a more tan/yellowed look, probably from just being older.

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