Hello! I live in a wooden house from 1936. We have just started renovating the basement and have some questions about whether there is asbestos in the pipes. Two of the pipes are also open. What do you do when the pipe is kind of embedded in the wall? Some have recommended cutting the pipes after the insulation, but if the pipe goes into the wall/ceiling, how do you handle it smoothly then? Does it look like asbestos? I'm a bit worried.
It is likely that there is asbestos in the pipes. You should not touch them or tear them yourself due to contamination reasons. Asbestos in pipe insulation is not particularly bound in the materials and can become airborne easily. Especially if the insulation is not in good condition, as in your case. My advice is to contact a remediation company for measures.
