Asbestos (The Building Defect)

Specific Inspection Topics Interior Inspections
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Read this information on ACM’s (asbestos containing materials).

Also watch this interesting Vidieo on possible dangers of material containing
Asbestos.
Very informative for some.

http://www.buildingdefects.com/asbestos_insulation.html

Hope some enjoy.

Marcel :slight_smile: :smiley:

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Thanks Marcel, great info! :slight_smile:

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I find it interesting (but not surprising ) that even though the government knew of many of the dangers of asbestos exposure, they had no problem with with me packing it free form from 100# bags around steam lines on their brand new destroyer escort I served on in the early 70’s…no protective clothing required…just like playing in the snow without the cold as i recall…:roll: …jim

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I agree Jim, during the same years, I was breathing my share of joint compound dust, transite board dust, transite pipe and anything else they made back then.

Dust masks, (optional) I don’t even know if we had them ha. ha.

Thanks

Marcel :slight_smile:

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Thanks Marcel. The makers of the video, WORKSAFE BC used to be the Worker’s Compensation Board of BC, Canada. I will say no more about the politics of the new government corp. :roll:

We often see asbestos-taped heating duct junctions, and refer the client to local heating specialists for removal or encapsulation.
Does anyone know of a simple tape-over solution?
I’m asking because a realtor asked this question just last week. I advised against using plastic-based duct tape, and again advised the client get a pro to seal the joints.