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You might want to have that tested for asbestos before you start looking for quotes for removal. Just because it is vermiculite does not necessarily mean that it does contain asbestos, only that it could.
Have no clue about removal costs.
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[#4] Posted: 05/03/2008 - 10:18:15 PM | | |
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You might want to have that tested for asbestos before you start looking for quotes for removal. Just because it is vermiculite does not necessarily mean that it does contain asbestos, only that it could.
See http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pu...ure2.pdf .
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Quote: Currently, there are specific technical issues
involving vermiculite sampling that can complicate
testing for the presence of asbestos fibers and
interpreting the risk from exposure. EPA and
ATSDR are not recommending at this time that
homeowners have vermiculite attic insulation tested
for asbestos. As testing techniques are refined,
EPA and ATSDR will provide information to the
public on the benefits of testing that produce more
definitive and accurate test results.
I believe the problem is that testing can tell that there is asbestos present, but it cannot reliably determine that it is not. Some samples may not show asbestos but it might still be present in other areas or layers. My understanding is that it is best to just assume that it does and take the appropriate precautions.
Jim...is that price per square foot or cubic foot?
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[#5] Posted: 05/04/2008 - 07:07:54 AM | | |
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I'll call around tomorrow to see what our local asbestos guys quote.
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[#7] Posted: 05/04/2008 - 6:34:47 PM | | |
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Quote: [i]Originally posted by Richard Moore See http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pu...ure2.pdf . I believe the problem is that testing can tell that there is asbestos present, but it cannot reliably determine that it is not. Some samples may not show asbestos but it might still be present in other areas or layers. My understanding is that it is best to just assume that it does and take the appropriate precautions.
Thanks for that publication. I guess that it would make sense that a false negative for asbestos would be highly likely.
Time to modify my boiler...
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[#8] Posted: 05/04/2008 - 6:59:54 PM | | |
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Quote: Originally posted by jon_ranQuote: [i]Originally posted by Richard Moore See http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pu...ure2.pdf . I believe the problem is that testing can tell that there is asbestos present, but it cannot reliably determine that it is not. Some samples may not show asbestos but it might still be present in other areas or layers. My understanding is that it is best to just assume that it does and take the appropriate precautions. Thanks for that publication. I guess that it would make sense that a false negative for asbestos would be highly likely. Time to modify my boiler...
We just discussed this recently. www.inspectorsjournal.com/foru..._ID=5379
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[#9] Posted: 05/05/2008 - 2:28:36 PM | | |
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I talked to several locals today and the loosy goosie ballparky quotes were in the $4 to $7 per sq. ft. $500 to $1,500 minimum.
One guy told me without any specifics between $500 and $10,000.
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