exp9 Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Hey all, Can you visually assign a probability (low, medium, high) in the following photos of duct tape in my basement containing asbestos? The house was built in 1940. I recognize confirming would require lab work. But am interested in your opinion as my landlord may be responsible for testing and beyond if there is a high probability this is asbestos, with the tape deteriorating the way it is. Next, if you believe this is asbestos, based on the condition much of it is in, do you suggest moving out until it is remediated? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Simon Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) Chrysotile. Usually 30-35% asbestos content. Edited June 8, 2022 by Jerry Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exp9 Posted June 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 @Jerry Simon Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 The probability is 100%. No lab work is required. Spend the money on fixing it, not testing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 If you call an asbestos removal contractor to look at that, they won't test it, they'll tell you to remediate. Your landlord will argue remediation isn't necessary. That's when you pay for testing. If you're worried about asbestos in your housing you should consider moving to something built after 1990 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exp9 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Jim Katen @Tom Raymond Thank you. This helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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