Chuck

cbakker · September 17, 2013, 5:03pm

I have a home that I inspected that the homeowner suspects asbestos ceiling tiles in the kitchen. I can test them at my lab, but, I am hoping to get some guidance from you folks as to a visual recognition.
Chuck

cbakker · September 17, 2013, 5:04pm

Oh, the house was built in 1953

mauger · September 17, 2013, 5:14pm

Not sure about visual recognition of asbestos ceiling tiles, I don’t see it here often or ever. But I DO NOT recommend you sample it and send it to a lab. Doing so (breaking off a sample) can actually cause the particles to become airborne and increase any hazard. Refer them to an asbestos company.

belliott · September 17, 2013, 5:56pm

http://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Ceiling_Tiles.php

cbakker · September 18, 2013, 11:37am

Thanks to Bob and Mike. Both very valuable contributions!!

mclark2 · September 18, 2013, 2:26pm

Asbestos tiles, insulation, siding, etc. should be treated like a hibernating Grizzly Bear…

“DO NOT disturb”

jkeilson · September 18, 2013, 8:24pm

That is kinda funny yet true.

I always tell my clients you either Encapsulate or Remediate, but don’t ever Irritate…LOL…

Jim

mclark2 · September 18, 2013, 9:02pm

good one…Encapsulate or Remediate, but never irritate and always resporate!