Asbestos?

[goosen]

Found something odd on my concrete slab. It's like a film of paper on the concrete. House from -65. See pictures, could it be asbestos? Sent it for analysis but it takes a couple of days. Has anyone experienced similar material?

 

[returen]

Found something odd on my concrete floor. It's like a film of paper on the concrete. House from -65. See pictures, could it be asbestos? I've sent it for analysis but it takes a couple of days.
Anyone experienced similar material?

NO REASON FOR ASBESTOS THERE SO PROBABLY NOT
if it had been a wooden floor then

 

[paralun]

Found something odd on my concrete slab. It's like a film of paper on the concrete. House from -65. See pictures, could it be asbestos? I've sent it for analysis, but it takes a couple of days.
Has anyone experienced similar material?

Well, there are no remarkable protections if asbestos is suspected.

Half-mask with P3 filter, protective gloves, and disposable protective clothing.

https://www.av.se/produktion-indust...s-hantering-av-asbest/?hl=asbest privatperson

Then you pack what you suspect in a transparent plastic bag and hand it over to a recycling station.

So why wait for a sampling?

 

[goosen]

Sure, but those are not significant protections if you suspect asbestos.

Half mask with P3 filter, protective gloves, and disposable protective clothing.

[link] privatperson

Then you pack what you suspect in a transparent plastic bag that you deliver to a recycling station.

So why wait for testing?

It's not the direct handling I'm worried about. More the effects of the dust that might potentially swirl around and settle in the entire house.

 

[paralun]

Not the direct handling I'm worried about. More the effects of the dust that might potentially swirl around and settle in the entire house.

Yes, keep everyone away from the worksite and then ensure a thorough airing out of the space, plus make sure you're protected in accordance with AV's previous writing linked earlier. I don't see any problems myself with it.

 

[BirgitS]

Not the direct handling I'm worried about. More the effects of dust potentially swirling around and settling throughout the house.

It is appropriate to cover the area with plastic where you're working so that dust does not spread throughout the house, regardless of whether the construction dust contains asbestos or not. Preferably with an airlock where you put on and take off protective gear. Once done, wipe all surfaces thoroughly with a wet cloth, wait a couple of days for more dust to settle, before wiping again with a wet cloth, and only then remove the plastic around the area.

 

[goosen]

It is advisable to cover the area where you are working with plastic so that dust does not spread throughout the house, regardless of whether the construction dust contains asbestos or not. Preferably an airlock where you put on and take off protective equipment. When it's done, carefully wet wipe all surfaces, wait a couple of days, so that more dust has time to settle, before wet wiping.

The question was more about if anyone recognizes the material. I have a proper understanding of how to work safely with asbestos. I'll just have to wait until I have the result. Thanks for the handling tips.

 

[paralun]

The question was more about whether anyone recognizes the material. I know how to work safely with asbestos. I'll just have to wait until I have the result. Thanks for the handling tips.

Sure, but asbestos is found in many materials in older houses.
The question is more about whether you have the necessary protective equipment?
Or is it just to wait for test results and hire an insanely expensive company unnecessarily as I see it.

 

[Intet]

The question was more about whether anyone recognizes the material. I'm aware of how to work safely with asbestos. I'll just have to wait until I have the results. Thanks for the handling tips.

I've never seen asbestos that looks like that, in such a place. But remember to properly section off, as mentioned. Concrete dust has an amazing ability to "sneak" into the most unlikely places. If the dust is blocked, so is the asbestos, even if it doesn't have any practical significance in itself.

 

[goosen]

Analysis complete, no asbestos.

 

[Marboda]

Hello!
From what I understand, it's a warning sign for asbestos if the glue is black.
I'm planning to remove this carpet that seems to come off easily when I tested a corner.
The question is whether it can be determined if it's asbestos or if an analysis is required?

 

[returen]

Hi!
From what I understand, it's a red flag for asbestos if the glue is black.
I am going to tear out this carpet which seems to come off easily when I tested in a corner.
The question is whether it's possible to determine if it's asbestos, or if analysis is required?

no asbestos there just crap