Help, asbestos?

[Lintor1]

We have removed a loose plastic mat, and underneath was the wooden floor covered with wood panels, and in every joint, it is "filled" with something.

We are terrified that we have pulled up asbestos. Do you think there is asbestos in the "filler"?

Thankful for answers.

 

[anders07]

Depends on when the house is from for one thing, then it's quite unusual to have asbestos in filling materials and it's impossible to say without testing it.

Even if there is asbestos in the putty, a short-term exposure is hardly something to worry about. Those who have become ill from asbestos are those who worked in such environments without protection for many years.
In any case, it’s right to have respect for it and if you're worried, test it before you continue!

It's only when you break it apart that it can release fibers, as long as it is there, it is not "dangerous" (if it happens to contain asbestos).

 

[Lintor1]

Thank you for your response! I forgot to mention when the house was built; it was constructed in 1942, but since the plastic mat was loosely laid on top, we're not sure if any renovations were done later.

 

[AbborrenFisk]

Did you submit this for analysis?
What response did you get?
I'm in a similar situation!

 

[BirgitS]

Did you send this in for analysis?
What response did you get?
I'm in a similar situation!

Welcome to the forum!

Regardless of whether there was asbestos or not in Lintor1's filler, it says nothing about what applies to yours. Unfortunately, you must send in your own sample.

 

[AbborrenFisk]

Thank you!
Of course!
I have submitted mine, just curious