I am a homeowner, and have some non-friable asbestos ducts running from my furnace that i need to remove before getting my new furnace installed. I DO NOT have the money to pay an abatement service. I know how to dispose of the asbestos, and know where to dispose of it, but I don't know how to go about it, and am having problems finding such info on the web. HELP!?
2006-10-15 06:13:24 · 4 answers · asked by Kristen D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Take the ducts out in the largest pieces you can as not to make dust by breaking it up. Use a spray bottle of water on the ducts to keep them wet this keeps it from becoming friable. Do not use a saw,grinder or other tool that will throw the asbestos into the air. It is a good thing to also wear a dust mask when doing this. Do not forget to put the pieces in plastic 6mm bags.
2006-10-15 09:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by egotist61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.airquality.utah.gov/HAPs/ASBESTOS/info/asbstrem.htm
If the asbestos is not removed properly, you risk contaminating your whole house. You don't want to make the asbestos friable during the removal process or during transportation to a landfill. Some furnace companies will do the abatement for you as part of the installation. Depending on the job, the secondary containment could be the whole room or just a few glove bags. I would have someone look at it before totally dispelling the idea of professional help. If it is not removed professionally, there could be both criminal and civil liabilities involved.
2006-10-15 06:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Cellophane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
removing is one thing disposing of it is another, u need a special permit and taken to a site that will accept it........
2006-10-15 07:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BURN THE HOUSE DOWN
2006-10-15 07:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋