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1. www.diynot.com › diy › threadsBitumen/Asphalt Floor (ex-Council house) | DIYnot Forums

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   Oct 2, 2004 · The problem is that many of them (e.g. creosote) have only recently been identified. I'm old enough to be able to remember when only one variety of asbestos was considered dangerous and solvents like Carbon Tetrachloride and 'Trike', even Xylol, were in common use.

2. www.thisismoney.co.uk › money › mortgageshomeI think my house has asbestos: What should I do? - This is Money

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   Dec 13, 2021 · Asbestos surveys: what they cost. There are two types of asbestos surveys that a homeowner might opt for; a management survey or a refurbishment survey. The management survey is the standard ...

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3. cpdonline.co.uk › asbestos-myths-debunkedAsbestos Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

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   May 20, 2024 · Fact – Asbestos is the biggest occupational killer in the UK, beating falls, electrocution, workers being struck by objects, excavation failure and transportation accidents. Asbestos was a widely used material within commercial buildings, homes and machinery until 1999, when it was banned.

4. hoa.org.uk › buying-a-house-with-asbestosBuying A House With Asbestos In 2024: What To Beware Of

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   Asbestos is a building material that was widely used, particularly from the 1960s to mid-1980s, until it was banned completely in 1999. If you’re buying a house that was built before 2000, it may contain asbestos.

5. www.diynot.com › diy › threadsWould a 1995 build home contain asbestos? | DIYnot Forums

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   Oct 20, 2013 · I live in a 1995 build home I would like all the artex ceilings skimmed, kitchen wall knocked down to make a door into the garage. However is it likely that the house will contain Asbestos?

6. asbestos-surveys.org.uk › asbestos › identifyingIdentifying Asbestos: Why Your Home's Age and History is Key

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   Aug 8, 2024 · Knowing your home’s age is crucial for identifying asbestos risks. – Building Safety Expert. Specific building materials from this era, such as popcorn ceilings, pipe insulation, and certain types of siding, are particularly likely to contain asbestos fibres.

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   Is a homebuyer survey a specialist asbestos report?

   • A Homebuyer Survey and/or Building Survey is not a specialist asbestos report. The surveyor may well make comment, based upon their experience, about the potential risk and/or likelihood of a particular item containing asbestos. For example, they may point out some artex ceiling tiles that need further investigation.

   Buying A House With Asbestos In 2024: What To Beware Of

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   Should I get an asbestos survey before buying a house?

   • A friend of ours has advised us to get an asbestos survey before we go ahead, as there is a good chance our home contains it due to its age. It was flagged as potentially having asbestos in our homebuyers report when we bought it, but it said if we didn’t disturb the asbestos then it wasn’t a risk.

   I think my house has asbestos: What should I do? - This is Money

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   Do you have asbestos in your home?

   • Homeowners often worry about the potential presence of asbestos in their properties. This concern is especially valid for those living in older homes, where asbestos-containing materials were commonly used. Understanding your home’s age and history can be crucial in identifying this hazardous substance.

   Identifying Asbestos: Why Your Home's Age and History is Key

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   Do modern homes have asbestos?

   • I’ve encountered numerous cases where 1950s and 1960s homes had asbestos in insulation, floor tiles, and ceiling materials. Conversely, modern homes built in the 2000s rarely have asbestos-containing materials. This correlation helps prioritise testing efforts and informs renovation strategies for older properties.

   Identifying Asbestos: Why Your Home's Age and History is Key

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   What is the history of asbestos in the UK?

   • The history of asbestos in the UK dates back to the late 1870s when the use of the material started, mainly on ships, steam engines and in power generating plants, and it was a building material which was regularly used in buildings from the 1950s until the late 1990s including in domestic homes, non-domestic premises, schools and hospitals.

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   How do I know if I'm buying a house with asbestos?

   • How do I know if I’m buying a house with asbestos? Asbestos is a building material that was widely used, particularly from the 1960s to mid-1980s, until it was banned completely in 1999. If you’re buying a house that was built before 2000, it may contain asbestos.

   Buying A House With Asbestos In 2024: What To Beware Of

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8. www.reddit.com › r › HomeImprovementHow concerned about asbestos should I be, really? : r ...

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   How concerned about asbestos should I be, really? I recently bought a mid-century rambler (1954) that I would like to renovate. I had an asbestos abatement consultant come out and point out items that were likely to contain asbestos (though they were not tested.)