Cut Eternit

[imported_Benno]

If I remember correctly, something similar to a tile cutter was used to split the tiles. Might be worth testing if you have some extra tiles. There's probably no completely dust-free method, but the higher the tool speed, the more dust. If a tile cutter works, maybe it can be done in a water bath? I assume you've checked that there are no similar tiles in minerit or similar asbestos-free alternative.

 

[pezlin]

Bringing up an old thread as I have four tiles on a facade that need to be cut. Is an angle grinder the easiest option? I have a disposable coverall, face mask with particle filter, and safety goggles. I'm considering whether it's possible to build an "incubator" over each tile when it's cut.

 

[mexitegel]

For four tiles, your protective gear is sufficient, "incubator" is overkill in my opinion. Use the angle grinder. There is a difference between those of us who are exposed to the dust a few times and those who are exposed to it day in and day out.

 

[Alko]

If there isn't much to cut, it actually works quite well with something like a Fein Multimaster and the HSS segment saw blade. Of course, you spray plenty of water where you're cutting, and wear a protective mask, etc. (feels like it's good to be extra cautious when dealing with asbestos, even though the eternit variant is apparently not the worst).

I made a notch for pipes, and the saw blade actually didn't take as much damage as I feared, considering how hard eternit is. I think it's good from a safety perspective that the Fein blade is so thin, it should release much less dust than using thicker blades/sawing blades (angle grinders, etc.).

As mentioned, this applies to shorter cuts, it still took a little time

Regards,
A

 

[harry73]

Do not cut eternit. Even if you use water to prevent the dust from spreading in the air, you still create dust, which then needs to be dealt with. If you're unlucky, the dust ends up in your angle grinder, and you continue to spread asbestos every time you use the angle grinder. For the same reason, do not use a vacuum cleaner where asbestos dust might be present.

The best approach is to find an asbestos-free alternative and use that.

 

[corre]

Do not cut eternit. Even if you use water to prevent the dust from spreading in the air, you create dust, which you then have to deal with.
If you're unlucky, the dust gets into your angle grinder, and you continue to spread asbestos every time you use the grinder. For the same reason, do not use vacuum cleaners where asbestos dust may be present.

The best is to find an asbestos-free alternative and use that

A bit difficult to find an alternative for those of us with houses built in the 50s/60s... LB houses must have had a volume discount.
Eternit on the facade, on the roof, on the sub-roof, in ventilation ducts, and as a board in the floor framework before the insulation was laid there.

 

[Fredrik.engdahl]

Just attended asbestos training and if you have houses built before 1982 and have ever renovated the house, you have been exposed to asbestos.

Previously, besides roofs/asbestos cement, it can also be found in carpet adhesives, sealants, paint, etc.

Indoors, it takes about 24 hours before the asbestos fibers settle.

Some are lucky enough to live with these fibers until they die of old age, but some die of cancer in a short time.

If you cut boards yourself, wear a full-cover suit, a proper mask, boots that can be thoroughly washed, and gloves that are disposed of afterward.

 

[Pagno]

Or buy a handsaw with carbide teeth and cut it in a water bath, so you avoid the dust cloud!