paranoia
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Post by paranoia on Oct 1, 2017 19:16:13 GMT 10
Currently mid way through a remodelling project and I've come across a very suspect piece of plaster board.
I know asbestos is fibrous, was used in construction during the period my board may have been affixed and should not be disturbed without good knowledge, appropriate PPE and a permit. Beyond that I'm out of my depth.
Before I fork out half a grand for the inspection I thought I'd try here. Does anyone have any experience with the stuff? Know what it looks like? Has anyone gone through the process of getting a permit for removal and done the removal themselves?
I'll put pics of the suspicious board below if anyone feels like commenting on it specifically but any stories of experience you've had with the stuff would be useful.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2017 19:25:08 GMT 10
Its ok it is not asbestos, At least that is my opinion as an electrical contractor REC 6012, that has had to cut holes in many ceilings. What your looking at is the old type plaster that had hemp strands in it for strength.
Just while you are working up there please be mindful that the electrical wiring gets warm in normal use with power going through it, and it you bury the wiring in insulation it can overheat, likewise be sure to keep insulation well back from any down lights that may get hot during operation as even it the insulation does not burn if they cannot keep themselves cool they will over heat too.
Fun places to work ceilings, never know what you will find, once I found a tiger snake between me an the man hole, needless to say you can get out up through the tiles if you have too!
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Post by australia on Oct 1, 2017 19:45:17 GMT 10
Definitely not asbestos .
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Post by paranoia on Oct 1, 2017 20:20:51 GMT 10
Its ok it is not asbestos, At least that is my opinion as an electrical contractor REC 6012, that has had to cut holes in many ceilings. What your looking at is the old type plaster that had hemp strands in it for strength. Just while you are working up there please be mindful that the electrical wiring gets warm in normal use with power going through it, and it you bury the wiring in insulation it can overheat, likewise be sure to keep insulation well back from any down lights that may get hot during operation as even it the insulation does not burn if they cannot keep themselves cool they will over heat too. Fun places to work ceilings, never know what you will find, once I found a tiger snake between me an the man hole, needless to say you can get out up through the tiles if you have too!
Thanks for the quick response. That's a huge relief. When the building inspector came through a few years back when I bought the place he told me they were probably asbestos so I'd been a bit on edge.
Light fittings aren't a problem, I'm not so fancy as to have down lights! Just basic bayonet fittings without fixtures, they work
On the subject of insulation & wires... my solution thus far has been to use a plastic product similar to flashing (I think it's for concreting) to keep the glass away from the wires. Hopefully it works? I guess we'll find out...
I actually found two large green street signs owned by department of transport in there after I first bought the house... about 30cm high and 2m long... My house is halfway between two towns so I suspect the previous owner didn't like the look of them and stashed them in the roof? Gone now but was rather strange finding them!
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Post by remnantprep on Oct 1, 2017 21:00:15 GMT 10
Out of interest are asbestos fibres finer and smaller than the hemp fibres in the plaster board?
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Post by feralemma on Oct 2, 2017 10:36:05 GMT 10
Out of interest are asbestos fibres finer and smaller than the hemp fibres in the plaster board? Yes they are much finer and smaller than the hemp fibres, and usually blue/grey in colour. The entire interior of our house is asbestos but we keep it painted and well maintained and it's not a problem.
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