asbestos in house 1956 please help. very worried! (floors, ceramic, bathroom)

[eddiehaskell]

Originally Posted by Electrician4you

Yeah prolonged exposure for numerous times over years not this.

I've read it's mostly workers that smoke and are around large amounts of fibers for 15+ years....and even not all of them have complications.

[filly4thirteen]

How do I encapsulate the few pieces of tape that have slight cracks. Or just leave it cuz its probably been cracked this whole time

[eddiehaskell]

Originally Posted by filly4thirteen

How do I encapsulate the few pieces of tape that have slight cracks. Or just leave it cuz its probably been cracked this whole time

If it's a few pieces of tape why not just cover it with some duct tape or something. I don't really see how the tape is going to endanger you.

[filly4thirteen]

Is it true that the ceiling tiles I describe are most likely cellulose or compressed fiber

[Electrician4you]

Originally Posted by filly4thirteen

How do I encapsulate the few pieces of tape that have slight cracks. Or just leave it cuz its probably been cracked this whole time

Tape on what? The ducts or insulation? Don't mess with it. Just cover up the tiles you removed. Use continuous strips of duct tape on the edges Your goal is to completely seal the area with the tape and plastic.

Is this basement finished or unfinished? Can you post a pic

[Electrician4you]

Originally Posted by eddiehaskell

I've read it's mostly workers that smoke and are around large amounts of fibers for 15+ years....and even not all of them have complications.

Yeah a friends dad worked in the navy shipyards. He died of cancer but it was 20-25 some years of prolonged daily exposure.

[filly4thirteen]

Finished basement.

[filly4thirteen]

The white asbestos tape on my duct work. Its about 2 inches wide

[eddiehaskell]

Originally Posted by Electrician4you

Yeah a friends dad worked in the navy shipyards. He died of cancer but it was 20-25 some years of prolonged daily exposure.

My great aunt's husband got it the same way. He's 80 now and I think he was diagnosed with it about 10 years ago. He's always been a smoker too.

[Electrician4you]

Originally Posted by filly4thirteen

Is it true that the ceiling tiles I describe are most likely cellulose or compressed fiber

It's possible. If it's th 12x12 compressed fiber with little holes in the surface it could be just compressed fiber. You can't tell unless you send it in for testing. But if your house is old enough it is a possibility. When they stopped using asbestos they still had supply that had to be used. I can however tell you that in the schools we work at when they remodel a building the abatement is done. And all those schools have that tile. If you want 100% for sure answer take a piece put it in a plastic Baggie double bag it and then contact a asbestos test lab.

You can also sandwich the tiles (if they end up testing positive) with drywall. It's a lot cheaper than abating. If it tests negative I would tear that crap out and drywall the whole thing. Install a few access hatches at plumbing or where you need access