Does this look like asbestos duct wrap?
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Comments (3)You don't say where you live, but if you live some place with extreme temperatures in the summer or winter, in addition to ridding your home of asbestos, you'll probably get much more efficient heating and cooling if you replace your existing duct work with modern, insulated and properly-sized ducting. And, since old ducting is notorious for leaking, you can solve that problem, too. New ducting also makes it an easy matter to add, move or enlarge registers, which can improve heating and cooling. Only licensed and certified contractors are allowed to remove asbestos, and you'll need special permits for both the removal and disposal, but the contractor should take care of that for you. Once the work begins, it goes very quickly, and is usually done within a day, including any clean-up. These guys are specialists, and know how to get the job done safely and efficiently. You won't miss your old ducting, but you'll be much happier with modern insulated duct work that doesn't leak. Properly-sized and insulated ducting will likely reduce noise from your HVAC system, too....See MoreDoes this look like asbestos ceiling tile?
Comments (6)Well, all is well that ends well. I emailed armstrong corporate Friday, and got this response today: Armstrong has never manufactured an asbestos-containing ceiling tile or panel. (name removed) Technical Consultant Armstrong World Industries 2500 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, PA PH - 877 276 7876, option 1,2,3 Fax- 800-572-8324 Also, I found this link: http://www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk/commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/FAQ_other.html What do your mineral fibre tiles consist of? Our mineral fibre tiles are made from a combination of the following naturally occuring, processed and recycled materials in varying proportions depending upon the tile type: mineral wool, clay, perlite, cellulose and starch mixed together in a water based process before being cured by heat. They are then finished with a water based paint, or laminated scrim and paint, decorative facing. All these materials are environmentally safe and our factories comply with ISO 14001. Note: Asbestos, in any form, is not and never has been used in the manufacture of Armstrong ceiling tiles. Hopefully they aren't lying, but given all of the litigation (and the fact that they made lots of other ACMs), I really don't see how lying would help them at this point. Hopefully this will help someone else. Oh, and FWIW, I think the tile contained fiberglass since I itched likeI haven't itched since I was a kid and encountered that pink insulation. Still a good idea to protect your whole body and the house....See MoreAsbestos or Not Asbestos wrapping our Heating Ducting
Comments (9)It is corrugated asbestos on the ducts, and asbestos paper on seams and the register boots. Does the state in which you live have a certification / license for asbestos consulting? If so, please find a good consultant. Many other things in you house may contain asbestos (e.g. drywall joint compound, sheet vinyl flooring, ceiling texture, stucco, window putty and more)....See More“Asbestos-like materials” on air cans between ducting and vents
Comments (3)When getting bids to replace a furnace and AC system, I also wanted to have my hard ducts sealed and covered with new insulation. While under the house (house on a hillside, walk-in crawl space) with a contractor, he pointed out similar material for each of the dozen plus supply vents. I asked him if he could remove it and he said "We're allowed under law to remove only up to 8 square inches of this stuff. If there's more, you need to call in an asbestos removal company". I said "So I guess I'll need to arrange for that too?". He winked, smiled and said "I think there's less than 8 square inches here in total, we can safely do it and properly dispose of it". Of course there was more than 8 square inches on each boot. I'd have it removed by whatever means needed. I also had something like asbestos tape visible on joints of the exhaust ducting for one furnace and a water heater - I had them cover that with new high temperature duct tape. I've also heard that it's of no concern if left undisturbed but better to remove it if possible, to eliminate future conversations when it's time for you to sell the house....See More- 3 years ago
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