2006-10-14 05:31:55 · 11 answers · asked by john c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Why do you need to get rid of it? Asbestos is an inert material and it is EVERYWHERE. It's only hazardous if you mess with it.
Leave well alone. If it's heavily painted, give it another coat and forget about it. It would cost you an arm and a leg to get a contractor to remove it.
2006-10-14 05:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will be bonded asbestos which is fairly safe. There are literally millions of tons of it all over the country on roofs etc , farm buildings are made entirely of it. Some councils have facilities where you can get rid of it if you are a householder.
Just take it down using sensible precautions like a dust mask.
Wrap it up in polythene sheet and see if your local council tip will take it.
2006-10-14 05:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get hold of a professional. Asbestos is a hazardous material and requires specific removal guidelines and disposal. Unless you have haz-mat training get a pro.
2006-10-14 05:47:31 · answer #3 · answered by rgreenman2003 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get an expert to do it or leave it alone for now if you can't afford them - asbestos is not worth the risk to your health or that of your neighbours.
2006-10-14 05:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in your local thomson directory, yellow pages etc.. and get in a reputable company to remove the asbestos pipe.....don't try removing it your self because there are different types of asbestos so be safe....
2006-10-14 05:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by fossil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless its damaged then asbestos isnt harmful - so its worth just leaving alone
if you really have to get rid of it - consult the experts and grab a yellow pages - dont do it yourself - its not worth the risk
2006-10-14 05:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by olivier1uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a pro you don't want to run the risk of endangering yours or your families health. Asbestos can be highly dangerous.
2006-10-14 05:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by lush 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
many cities require professional removal some will do it
check - they can also give safety and disposal advice if your allowed to do it yourself
hud also has information
2006-10-14 05:41:24 · answer #8 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it works wrap it before u break it down to minimise dust,also plenty of water spraying will desolve dust while removing,or get pros that cost £1000 s
2006-10-14 05:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by done it 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave it alone -- keep it sealed and forget about it.
2006-10-14 05:38:11 · answer #10 · answered by s. k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋