I am trying to find out how to have my home tested for asbestos?
By admin on Nov 17, 2009 in Maintenance & Repairs
Carolyn B asked:
2 people in my family that have lived in the home have died from cancer and now 1 more person that resides thier has been diagnosed with cancer. The house is over 100yrs old so the possibilities of asbestos is there.
2 people in my family that have lived in the home have died from cancer and now 1 more person that resides thier has been diagnosed with cancer. The house is over 100yrs old so the possibilities of asbestos is there.
On Nov 20, 2009, northernbornsoutherner said:
If you have asbestos, be prepared for a very expensive and lengthy method of elimination.
Maybe move.
On Nov 21, 2009, collegekid said:
Call the city health inspector from your city (county health inspector if you don’t live in a city) and they will recommend a reputable contractor who can do this.
Generally if there is asbestos there it’s best to leave it undisturbed and just paint over it so the microscopic fibers stay encased in the paint barrier. It’s not harmful until it gets into the air–the paint keeps this from happening.
On Nov 22, 2009, clara said:
it’s not necessary asbestos, unless they all have lung cancer
check if your water pipes are old (lead), if there is mildew (in heating vents, behind wall panels), if you have peeling lead paint, or if your house was built on or close to a waste deposit
DIY: which rooms did they frequent most? did they eat fruit from the garden? what else connects them in their habits?