my home has absestos ceilings.I would like to put recessed spot lights into the ceilings.Is this wise?I have been advised that the ceilings only contain about 20% absestos the rest being made up of other materials.Im no sure if this is true or not.Any advise would be much appreciated.
2006-11-01 08:22:22 · 9 answers · asked by rm0210 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The problem is when you cut or disturb the asbestos it breaks into tiny barbed particles. The dust with these particles get trapped in the lung tissue and can cause cancer and other respiratory problems.
This dust is very fine and passes through a standard furnace air filter to constantly be recirculated throughout the home.
It's best to leave the asbestos products untouched. For your family's safety, if you plan to remove any, have a professional company do it for you. They have containment and disposal procedures which won't leave your home contaminated with the extremely harmful dust it produces.
2006-11-01 08:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asbestos was popular in the fifties as a building material, as it did'nt warp, and seemed to be stable. It was usually drenched in gloss paint, which made it safe.
It's only when it's disturbed that the trouble starts, as the particles are ultra fine.
Put up an external type of spot, I see a great range in B & Q (UK)
2006-11-02 11:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You MUST get these ceilings checked out before any hole making in That stuff, paticularly as it is inside!! There will be alot of asbestos dust above the ceiling probably?
2006-11-01 16:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Britain, you are not allowed to disturb any asbestos, you can`t make holes in it ot break it up or dismantle it. It has to be done by someone who has a licence to operate and dispose of it. There are very high fines for any one breaking this rule.
2006-11-01 16:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For goodness sakes! Get it out of your home! Would you leave other health hazards in your home, exposing you, your family and friends to harm? It is absolutely dangerous. That's proven. Call your county and get the health inspector out there. Find out who to hire to get it out safely. Sometimes some counties will do it for free.
2006-11-05 12:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by Angie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advise...get rid of the asbestos first...hang sheet rock or something else then worry about the lights.
2006-11-04 09:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by mary f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its only if the asbestos is disturbed that it could be dangerous, i wouldnt risk it, get advice from the council.
2006-11-01 16:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's up 2 you but i think you already know the answer get a professional in and do the job do you really want to take the chance ???
2006-11-01 16:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by floss♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT A GOOD THINK .
GET IT OUT OF THERE
2006-11-01 16:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋