Neil Lubell

believe it or not asbestos is still used in certain industrial controlled settings, however for the most part it was ceased from being produced domestically in 1982. I have people ask me all the time if something is asbestos, and I always tell them if they absolutely must know for sure, I will gladly take a sample to the lab and have it checked (for which I am paid), the problem is that just because asbestos is present does not mean it is definitely a danger. In actuality if I take a sample from an undisturbed intact area of unknown material if it is indeed asbestos it absolutely has to be removed, but if I was to not touch it in reality it could remain in place for an indefinite period without causing a health risk. However, I feel from a liability standpoint and considering I am not the one paying for the removal it makes sense for me to find out for the buyer I represent the actual identity of potential asbestos. I have angered quite a few sellers however, because when it is asbestos, they are left holding the bag, because they have to get it removed or risk getting in trouble if they do not and fail to disclose its presence.

good idea, but failed to catch on in US. Another company has been doing a similar phone app in europe but it has yet to be proven actually effective. Problem is people will post bogus traffic info to make sure the road is empty for them when they are on it![:-crazy]