Asbestos - Page 2

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:02

i just had a nosey at the little one in the kitchen {twilight zone tune** very space age it if like the set of ET pmsl!!

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:04

Will let u know how it goes Margaret, my kitchen & bathroom is being sorted next month uurrrghhg 6 weeks at least of work people in & out, im dreading it, today is bad enough shifting things, but where am i to put all the stuff out of the kitchen

These houses are post war buit by Iti prisoners of war

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:06

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

We used to have asbestos mats in the science labs at school and a lot of them were broken at the edges. Nobody realised the danger in those days. Like Ian we used to have a shed with a corrugated asbestos roof and as long as it was intact that was OK. It's the fibres from the broken edges which cause the problems. It was normal to have teapot stands and a panel on your ironing board made of asbestos when I was younger.

It sounds like a scifi scene up there Mel - hope you won't be inconvenienced for too long.

I've got one panel in built in thats broken in half cleanly but even housing inspectors have passed that as fine no need to remove

i'll ask these guys after if i get chance. They said about till 2pm they'll be finishing but thats if theres no delays.

MargaretR · 26-04-2007, 09:11

In a Hyndburn Homes magazine , I read that Meals on Wheels can be arranged if you want it (whilst kitchen is out of action) but I dont suppose they will pay for it.

SPUGGIE J · 26-04-2007, 09:11

At least they are building what we called "negi" tents to keep all the fibres in the area they are striping so that it dosnt get out in to the comunal air. have they got decontaminatin units near by for when they head for a brew or their pieces? If they are pro's and are good at the job they are doing you are safe but do ask how well sealed the tent is and what are they sealing it with apart from staples?

Not being nosey but have worked with bug removal on an industrial scale and know how lethal it is.

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:14

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

At least they are building what we called "negi" tents to keep all the fibres in the area they are striping so that it dosnt get out in to the comunal air. have they got decontaminatin units near by for when they head for a brew or their pieces? If they are pro's and are good at the job they are doing you are safe but do ask how well sealed the tent is and what are they sealing it with apart from staples?

Not being nosey but have worked with bug removal on an industrial scale and know how lethal it is.

If u call this posh industrial caravan towed on back of their truck a decontamination unit - then yes

They are stapling it & sealing it with thick black tape, & they were very thorough about it & they have the air machine with the big tubing on the go as well as open windows doors, so confdent that they are thorough & pro's

spinner · 26-04-2007, 09:16

[quote=accymel;415760]Got the asbestos men in this morning, taking out old emmersion heater cupboard in bathroom & a panel in the kitchen, so

ie built in wardrobes & even asbestos fibre in some of the walls, which they arent taking out [i'd have to move out

] they say its safe because it isnt broken.

i didnt realise it could be in built in wardrobes or emmersion heaters. ive heard of it being mixed with artex and therefore on the walls. does anyone know where else it may be lurking

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:19

Yeh spinner in in builts its in panel form, the bathroom cupboard is its mixed with cement, have some of the walls surrounding it with % asbestos in, if its got white fibre dust - thats asbestos.

lancsdave · 26-04-2007, 09:20

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

PS after any dust has been 'wet mopped' up you can go back to normal living

So the dust will be staying then

flashy · 26-04-2007, 09:22

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

So the dust will be staying then

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SPUGGIE J · 26-04-2007, 09:25

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Originally Posted by accymel

If u call this posh industrial caravan towed on back of their truck a decontamination unit - then yes

They are stapling it & sealing it with thick black tape, & they were very thorough about it & they have the air machine with the big tubing on the go as well as open windows doors, so confdent that they are thorough & pro's

Agreed. They are doing it properly. The air machine is to keep the tent at a lower preasure than the area outside hence "negi". Any PVA glue around to be sprayed on the inside of the tent to catch stray fibres?

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:25

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

So the dust will be staying then

....... tho any visitors enter at their own risk then

Check your pocket as u is giving me funny phone calls - i might think im wanted

spinner · 26-04-2007, 09:31

even though youve wet mopped the place just to be on the safe side it might be better if you wear a mask for a few days if you are going to vacuum the house. there might still be some dust around .

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:31

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Agreed. They are doing it properly. The air machine is to keep the tent at a lower preasure than the area outside hence "negi". Any PVA glue around to be sprayed on the inside of the tent to catch stray fibres?

Sooooo thats why they've got it

accymel · 26-04-2007, 09:35

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

In a Hyndburn Homes magazine , I read that Meals on Wheels can be arranged if you want it (whilst kitchen is out of action) but I dont suppose they will pay for it.

I thought that only applied to the elderly & special requirements & not to us lot LOL