asbestos??

Robert O'Connor_7

To remove or cover with paint? existing steam pipe covered with asbestos. What could I do to protect myself against it. PS..Money is tight...Help!..Nick

Robert O'Connor_7

Asbestos..

Call a certified asbestos abatement contractor Nick..Robert O'Connor/NJ

Mark_44

asbestos

Well this is what i did and i do not recommend it at all (this is just info) I got a body suit from my friend who paints cars. I wore old clothes and old shoes that i did I was not going to wear anymore. I bought a breathing mask that was rated for asbestos. gloves and used goggles and taped the gloves on the suit as well as around my shoes. I then told my wife before i started to leave for 5 hours and call before even coming home ( was not going to take any chances) i then wet the asbestos on the pipes. so when i removed it, it would not send it flying all over the place i took a heavy duty garbage bag and taped the opening around the pipes and cut the wet asbestos into the bag using a utility knife. it is slow going but i was able to get it all off. then i went back to the areas i did and looked at all of the pipes to make sure i did not miss anything. i did not have alot of pipes that had asbestos on it ( the previous owner removed alot of it) but i did have 2/3 of the pipes with it. i then took my hepa vaccum and cleaned the area and then mopped the floor. a few days later i bought the fiberglass pip insulation and i was back in business

Mike T., Swampeast MO

The fibered aluminum "roof paint" commonly sold for mobile homes is a reasonable way to encapsulate the old fabric-wrapped corrugated asbestos insulation. Apply as delicately as possible and use a few coats to build up a "shell". Such is supplied as an idea only based on what I have seen done even before the asbestos hysteria. I am neither saying you should do it nor that it is "safe" or "approved".

Ken D.

Asbestos

Please realize that asbestos is a hazardous material regulated by the federal government. It is dangerous. You must be certified by the EPA if you are going to handle it in order to be in compliance with the myriad of federal laws that regulate it.There are mandated procedures for the safe handling and disposal.The work area must be sealed to prevent the fibers from escaping into the atmosphere. The fibers can range from visible to microscopic and remain airborn for months, even years There is no safe exposure level. It also must be disposed of properly. You can't throw it in the household trash. Steep fines and jail time are possible, not to mention civil liabilities. Play it safe. Consult a professional.

jbplumber

asbestos

What did you do with the garbage bag?
Why is it that I can edit this post that I did not create?

jbplumber

Insurance Companys

Just received my insurance policy renewal with an endorcement that, No abestos liabilty will be assumed. So if I am not covered I am not touching it. Call an abater. Best Wishes J.Lockard And this one as well?

toearly_2

> Please realize that asbestos is a hazardous

> material regulated by the federal government. It

> is dangerous. You must be certified by the EPA if

> you are going to handle it in order to be in

> compliance with the myriad of federal laws that

> regulate it.There are mandated procedures for the

> safe handling and disposal.The work area must be

> sealed to prevent the fibers from escaping into

> the atmosphere. The fibers can range from visible

> to microscopic and remain airborn for months,

> even years There is no safe exposure level. It

> also must be disposed of properly. You can't

> throw it in the household trash. Steep fines and

> jail time are possible, not to mention civil

> liabilities. Play it safe. Consult a

> professional.