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Mike Halmarack
Sep 20, 2019, 8:43:29 AM9/20/19
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So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
it need to be removed completely?
A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
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I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
it need to be removed completely?
A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
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Andrew
Sep 20, 2019, 9:14:58 AM9/20/19
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On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>
He is right. Unless you intend to drill holes in it or
> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>
abrade it in any way, just ignore it.
Paint it with oil-based or intumescent paint if it bothers
you.
Do you mean 'ceiling' or roof ?. Are the garages at ground
level with the flats above ?. If so, that is your fire
barrier and the freeholder is responsible for it. If you
do anything that might affect the fire resistance then you
are liable.
Mike Halmarack
Sep 20, 2019, 10:57:31 AM9/20/19
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On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 14:14:50 +0100, Andrew
<Andrew9...@mybtinternet.com> wrote:
>On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>> it need to be removed completely?
>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>
>He is right. Unless you intend to drill holes in it or
>abrade it in any way, just ignore it.
>
>Paint it with oil-based or intumescent paint if it bothers
>you.
It does bother me, if it can be regarded as a health hazard.
<Andrew9...@mybtinternet.com> wrote:
>On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>> it need to be removed completely?
>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>
>He is right. Unless you intend to drill holes in it or
>abrade it in any way, just ignore it.
>
>Paint it with oil-based or intumescent paint if it bothers
>you.
And I like the idea of minimum intervention, so painting the ceiling
seems like quite an attractive idea.
>Do you mean 'ceiling' or roof ?.
>Are the garages at ground
>level with the flats above ?.
ceiling is meant to be a fire stop anyway.
>If so, that is your fire
>barrier and the freeholder is responsible for it. If you
>do anything that might affect the fire resistance then you
>are liable.
application of paint.
ARW
Sep 20, 2019, 11:29:49 AM9/20/19
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On 20/09/2019 14:14, Andrew wrote:
> On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>> it need to be removed completely?
>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>
> He is right. Unless you intend to drill holes in it or
> abrade it in any way, just ignore it.
+1. It's worse than cement board for letting the fibres "fly"
> On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>> it need to be removed completely?
>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>
> He is right. Unless you intend to drill holes in it or
> abrade it in any way, just ignore it.
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John Rumm
Sep 20, 2019, 12:54:27 PM9/20/19
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On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
Its a cement board with fibre re-enforcement. So in itself if left
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
undisturbed, very low risk with only a small amount (~5% IIRC) white
asbestos fibre.
No risk at all unless you are machining it. So if all you need is a
ceiling, paint it and leave it alone.
If you must remove it, damp it down, and double bag it before taking to
the tip (many will take that kind of asbestos panel in small quantities).
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Mike Halmarack
Sep 20, 2019, 1:16:30 PM9/20/19
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On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:54:25 +0100, John Rumm
<see.my.s...@nowhere.null> wrote:
>On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>
>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>> it need to be removed completely?
>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>
>Its a cement board with fibre re-enforcement. So in itself if left
>undisturbed, very low risk with only a small amount (~5% IIRC) white
>asbestos fibre.
>
>No risk at all unless you are machining it. So if all you need is a
>ceiling, paint it and leave it alone.
>
>If you must remove it, damp it down, and double bag it before taking to
>the tip (many will take that kind of asbestos panel in small quantities).
I thinke I'll go for a coat of paint. A thick one. Thanks.
<see.my.s...@nowhere.null> wrote:
>On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>
>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>> it need to be removed completely?
>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>
>Its a cement board with fibre re-enforcement. So in itself if left
>undisturbed, very low risk with only a small amount (~5% IIRC) white
>asbestos fibre.
>
>No risk at all unless you are machining it. So if all you need is a
>ceiling, paint it and leave it alone.
>
>If you must remove it, damp it down, and double bag it before taking to
>the tip (many will take that kind of asbestos panel in small quantities).
Mike Halmarack
Sep 20, 2019, 1:17:44 PM9/20/19
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Jim GM4DHJ ...
Sep 20, 2019, 1:53:37 PM9/20/19
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On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>
don't cut or mess with it and it will be fine ......no health danger ....
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>
tabb...@gmail.com
Sep 20, 2019, 3:56:17 PM9/20/19
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On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
NT
Mike Halmarack
Sep 21, 2019, 2:55:01 AM9/21/19
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That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
qualities rather than decorativeness?
PeterC
Sep 21, 2019, 3:40:04 AM9/21/19
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On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:16:37 +0100, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:54:25 +0100, John Rumm
> <see.my.s...@nowhere.null> wrote:
>
>>On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>
>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>>Its a cement board with fibre re-enforcement. So in itself if left
>>undisturbed, very low risk with only a small amount (~5% IIRC) white
>>asbestos fibre.
>>
>>No risk at all unless you are machining it. So if all you need is a
>>ceiling, paint it and leave it alone.
>>
>>If you must remove it, damp it down, and double bag it before taking to
>>the tip (many will take that kind of asbestos panel in small quantities).
>
> I thinke I'll go for a coat of paint. A thick one. Thanks.
I looked at a bitumastic paint for the outside of such a roof - the
> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:54:25 +0100, John Rumm
> <see.my.s...@nowhere.null> wrote:
>
>>On 20/09/2019 13:43, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>
>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>>Its a cement board with fibre re-enforcement. So in itself if left
>>undisturbed, very low risk with only a small amount (~5% IIRC) white
>>asbestos fibre.
>>
>>No risk at all unless you are machining it. So if all you need is a
>>ceiling, paint it and leave it alone.
>>
>>If you must remove it, damp it down, and double bag it before taking to
>>the tip (many will take that kind of asbestos panel in small quantities).
>
> I thinke I'll go for a coat of paint. A thick one. Thanks.
instructions included cleaning the roof with a wire brush! This is for a
paint intended for the purpose - I didn't use it.
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Rod Speed
Sep 21, 2019, 3:43:36 AM9/21/19
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> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:56:15 -0700 (PDT), tabb...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>>It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact
>>it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
>
>>On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>>It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact
>>it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
> qualities rather than decorativeness?
Doesn't have to seal, just keep the fibres in place.
> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
> qualities rather than decorativeness?
Peeler
Sep 21, 2019, 4:07:58 AM9/21/19
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On Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:43:23 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again:
>> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
>> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
>> qualities rather than decorativeness?
>
> Doesn't have to seal, just keep the fibres in place.
Nobody asked you anything! So just keep your mouth shut, senile Ozzie troll!
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Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again:
>> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
>> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
>> qualities rather than decorativeness?
>
> Doesn't have to seal, just keep the fibres in place.
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Mike Halmarack
Sep 21, 2019, 4:10:45 AM9/21/19
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such circumstances.
tabb...@gmail.com
Sep 21, 2019, 4:47:07 AM9/21/19
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On Saturday, 21 September 2019 07:55:01 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
NT
> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:56:15 -0700 (PDT), tabbypurr wrote:
> >On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> >> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> >> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> >> it need to be removed completely?
> >> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> >> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
> >
> >It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
> >
> >
> >NT
>
> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
> qualities rather than decorativeness?
You want gluing ablity & waterproofness so it stays there. Bitumen, household gloss.
> >On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> >> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
> >> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> >> it need to be removed completely?
> >> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
> >> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
> >
> >It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
> >
> >
> >NT
>
> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
> qualities rather than decorativeness?
NT
spuorg...@gowanhill.com
Sep 21, 2019, 6:29:19 AM9/21/19
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On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> it need to be removed completely?
If you do decide to get rid of it I'll have some.
> it need to be removed completely?
I'd like something fireproof behind the cooker and the electrics board.
Owain
Mike Halmarack
Sep 21, 2019, 6:53:57 AM9/21/19
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On Sat, 21 Sep 2019 03:29:17 -0700 (PDT), spuorg...@gowanhill.com
wrote:
Are you into cooking exceptionally spicey food?
wrote:
tabb...@gmail.com
Sep 21, 2019, 7:20:09 AM9/21/19
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On Saturday, 21 September 2019 11:53:57 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Sep 2019 03:29:17 -0700 (PDT), spuorg...@gowanhill.com
> wrote:
> >On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> >> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> >> it need to be removed completely?
> >
> >If you do decide to get rid of it I'll have some.
> >
> >I'd like something fireproof behind the cooker and the electrics board.
> >
> >Owain
>
> Are you into cooking exceptionally spicey food?
I don't know about Owain, but some people do like to incinerate their food.
> On Sat, 21 Sep 2019 03:29:17 -0700 (PDT), spuorg...@gowanhill.com
> wrote:
> >On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> >> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
> >> it need to be removed completely?
> >
> >If you do decide to get rid of it I'll have some.
> >
> >I'd like something fireproof behind the cooker and the electrics board.
> >
> >Owain
>
> Are you into cooking exceptionally spicey food?
NT
spuorg...@gowanhill.com
Sep 21, 2019, 7:33:50 AM9/21/19
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On Saturday, 21 September 2019 12:20:09 UTC+1, tabb...@gmail.com wrote:
> I don't know about Owain, but some people do like to incinerate their food.
I prefer "well done".
> I don't know about Owain, but some people do like to incinerate their food.
Or at least "bugs killed".
Owain
John Rumm
Sep 21, 2019, 9:08:07 AM9/21/19
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anything lose or friable IME. (much more effective than PVA)
John Rumm
Sep 21, 2019, 9:14:58 AM9/21/19
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On 21/09/2019 07:55, Mike Halmarack wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:56:15 -0700 (PDT), tabb...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>> It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
>>
>>
>> NT
>
> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
> qualities rather than decorativeness?
SBR is designed for bonding cementitious materials. Often used as a
> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:56:15 -0700 (PDT), tabb...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>
>> It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
>>
>>
>> NT
>
> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
> qualities rather than decorativeness?
admix for waterproofing and as a bonding agent, it also can be applied
after as a sealer, tanking agent, or anywhere you need stuff stuck
together with something that penetrates. (I find it very good for fixing
loose skim coat on plaster for example).
E.g.
https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/everbuild-202-integral-liquid-waterproofer-5l-box-of-4.html
Mike Halmarack
Sep 21, 2019, 1:16:37 PM9/21/19
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On Sat, 21 Sep 2019 14:14:54 +0100, John Rumm
<see.my.s...@nowhere.null> wrote:
>On 21/09/2019 07:55, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:56:15 -0700 (PDT), tabb...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>>
>>> It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
>>>
>>>
>>> NT
>>
>> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
>> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
>> qualities rather than decorativeness?
>
>SBR is designed for bonding cementitious materials. Often used as a
>admix for waterproofing and as a bonding agent, it also can be applied
>after as a sealer, tanking agent, or anywhere you need stuff stuck
>together with something that penetrates. (I find it very good for fixing
>loose skim coat on plaster for example).
>
>E.g.
>
>https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/everbuild-202-integral-liquid-waterproofer-5l-box-of-4.html
I'll give that a go. Can I paint on top? White for extra light.
<see.my.s...@nowhere.null> wrote:
>On 21/09/2019 07:55, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>> On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:56:15 -0700 (PDT), tabb...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> On Friday, 20 September 2019 13:43:29 UTC+1, Mike Halmarack wrote:
>>>> So do the other 27 flat owners in this block, as far as I'm aware.
>>>> I want to work in the garage, so can I have it plastered over, or does
>>>> it need to be removed completely?
>>>> A very nice old neighbour told me I should let sleeping dogs lie.
>>>> But then, I don't think he wants to tinker about in his garage.
>>>
>>> It's only a hazard if it's releasing fibres. As long as it stays intact it's ok. Paint or plaster help seal it up.
>>>
>>>
>>> NT
>>
>> Can ayone recommend the most suitable paint for this purpose?
>> That is perhaps one with an empahsis on it's sealing, barrier-like
>> qualities rather than decorativeness?
>
>SBR is designed for bonding cementitious materials. Often used as a
>admix for waterproofing and as a bonding agent, it also can be applied
>after as a sealer, tanking agent, or anywhere you need stuff stuck
>together with something that penetrates. (I find it very good for fixing
>loose skim coat on plaster for example).
>
>E.g.
>
>https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/everbuild-202-integral-liquid-waterproofer-5l-box-of-4.html
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John Rumm
Sep 21, 2019, 8:32:40 PM9/21/19
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certainly overpaint with oil based paint or primer. You can probably do
it with emulsion as well, as long as you don't overdo it. Its quite
thin, so tends to sink into anything porous.
Andrew
Sep 22, 2019, 12:53:08 PM9/22/19
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weather.
>
> NT
>
Ian
Feb 24, 2020, 8:44:04 AM2/24/20
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replying to John Rumm, Ian wrote:
I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't want
to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
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I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't want
to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
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Tricky Dicky
Feb 24, 2020, 12:11:54 PM2/24/20
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According to HSE all work carried out on Asbestos which includes Asbestos boards such as Asbestolux should be done by licensed contractors. About the only asbestos removal that a DIYer can do is Asbestos/cement boards because the risk is very low. We removed a garage roof made of corrugated cement/asbestos but took the precaution of Tevac suits and face masks. If your local council has an asbestos disposal facility you will find they will probably only accept cement/asbestos and will require it to be double wrapped too. Post 1976 a replacement product was made called Supalux recognisable by its glittery surface look owing to mica being incorporated. It was supposed to be asbestos free but there is some debate whether it is contaminated as it was produced at the same facilities that previously made asbestos board.
Richard
Richard
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Feb 24, 2020, 1:54:07 PM2/24/20
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On 24/02/2020 17:11, Tricky Dicky wrote:
> According to HSE all work carried out on Asbestos which includes Asbestos boards such as Asbestolux should be done by licensed contractors. About the only asbestos removal that a DIYer can do is Asbestos/cement boards because the risk is very low. We removed a garage roof made of corrugated cement/asbestos but took the precaution of Tevac suits and face masks. If your local council has an asbestos disposal facility you will find they will probably only accept cement/asbestos and will require it to be double wrapped too. Post 1976 a replacement product was made called Supalux recognisable by its glittery surface look owing to mica being incorporated. It was supposed to be asbestos free but there is some debate whether it is contaminated as it was produced at the same facilities that previously made asbestos board.
>
> Richard
>
I spent years sunbathing on my parents asbestolux garage roof.
> According to HSE all work carried out on Asbestos which includes Asbestos boards such as Asbestolux should be done by licensed contractors. About the only asbestos removal that a DIYer can do is Asbestos/cement boards because the risk is very low. We removed a garage roof made of corrugated cement/asbestos but took the precaution of Tevac suits and face masks. If your local council has an asbestos disposal facility you will find they will probably only accept cement/asbestos and will require it to be double wrapped too. Post 1976 a replacement product was made called Supalux recognisable by its glittery surface look owing to mica being incorporated. It was supposed to be asbestos free but there is some debate whether it is contaminated as it was produced at the same facilities that previously made asbestos board.
>
> Richard
>
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Feb 24, 2020, 2:22:18 PM2/24/20
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On Monday, 24 February 2020 13:44:04 UTC, Ian wrote:
> replying to John Rumm, Ian wrote:
> I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't want
> to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
> should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
Sawing the stuff is difficult and creates a hazard. Better to remove a whole panel, intact if possible, and fit new board as required. Fibreglass reinforced cement sheet is the modern replacement. Wetting the asbestos cement sheet reduces risk of airborne fibres if it breaks.
> replying to John Rumm, Ian wrote:
> I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't want
> to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
> should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
Some tips take it if double bagged.
NT
John Rumm
Feb 24, 2020, 7:45:19 PM2/24/20
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On 24/02/2020 13:44, Ian wrote:
> replying to John Rumm, Ian wrote:
> I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't
> want
> to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
> should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
I would suggest you don't break it or machine it further. Soak it before
> replying to John Rumm, Ian wrote:
> I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't
> want
> to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
> should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
handling. Then double bag it, tape it up, and take it to a local tip
that has an asbestos skip.
Brian Gaff (Sofa 2)
Feb 25, 2020, 2:47:33 AM2/25/20
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The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is aging
making them so brittle you can easily go straight through. However even we
had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and remove it. I find it
very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its the way we
use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous. I used to saw the
corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in the 70s with no ill
effects, the dust was not airborne.
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making them so brittle you can easily go straight through. However even we
had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and remove it. I find it
very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its the way we
use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous. I used to saw the
corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in the 70s with no ill
effects, the dust was not airborne.
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harry
Feb 25, 2020, 3:03:21 AM2/25/20
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On Tuesday, 25 February 2020 07:47:33 UTC, Brian Gaff (Sofa 2) wrote:
> The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is aging
> making them so brittle you can easily go straight through. However even we
> had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and remove it. I find it
> very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its the way we
> use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous. I used to saw the
> corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in the 70s with no ill
> effects, the dust was not airborne.
>
Asbestos fibres can't be expelled from and irritates the lung causing cancer.
> The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is aging
> making them so brittle you can easily go straight through. However even we
> had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and remove it. I find it
> very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its the way we
> use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous. I used to saw the
> corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in the 70s with no ill
> effects, the dust was not airborne.
>
Talcum powder is identical chemically but doesn't take the for of fibres.
Talcum powder was often contaminated with asbestos.
Comes from the same place.
Rod Speed
Feb 25, 2020, 3:56:02 AM2/25/20
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Brian Gaff (Sofa 2) <bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote
> The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is aging
> making them so brittle you can easily go straight through.
Not a problem with any of mine that is now 50 years old.
> However even we had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and
> remove it.
> I find it very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its
> the way we use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous.
Concentrated. no, fibers yes.
> I used to saw the corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in
> the 70s
I used a proper fibro cutter.
https://stonex.com.au/products/ox-trade-fibro-cutter?variant=7446264193¤cy=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA-WFylBZxYkY4xnaig4FVxih-2YVA8oy82E-N9nLpGGx8cvYGs6RWtfqMaAnSrEALw_wcB
> with no ill effects,
It takes quite a while for asbestosis to show up, decades.
> the dust was not airborne.
I did drill quite a bit in the very early 70s.
No ill effects yet.
> The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is aging
> making them so brittle you can easily go straight through.
> However even we had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and
> remove it.
> I find it very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its
> the way we use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous.
> I used to saw the corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in
> the 70s
https://stonex.com.au/products/ox-trade-fibro-cutter?variant=7446264193¤cy=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA-WFylBZxYkY4xnaig4FVxih-2YVA8oy82E-N9nLpGGx8cvYGs6RWtfqMaAnSrEALw_wcB
> with no ill effects,
It takes quite a while for asbestosis to show up, decades.
> the dust was not airborne.
No ill effects yet.
charles
Feb 25, 2020, 4:49:59 AM2/25/20
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In article <hbk5ou...@mid.individual.net>,
in September. It's untreatable.
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Rod Speed <rod.sp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Brian Gaff (Sofa 2) <bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote
> > The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is aging
> > making them so brittle you can easily go straight through.
> Not a problem with any of mine that is now 50 years old.
> > However even we had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and
> > remove it.
> > I find it very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its
> > the way we use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous.
> Concentrated. no, fibers yes.
> > I used to saw the corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in
> > the 70s
> I used a proper fibro cutter.
> https://stonex.com.au/products/ox-trade-fibro-cutter?variant=7446264193¤cy=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA-WFylBZxYkY4xnaig4FVxih-2YVA8oy82E-N9nLpGGx8cvYGs6RWtfqMaAnSrEALw_wcB
> > with no ill effects,
> It takes quite a while for asbestosis to show up, decades.
and it then kills quite quickly. A friend was diagnosed in April and died
> Brian Gaff (Sofa 2) <bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote
> > The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is aging
> > making them so brittle you can easily go straight through.
> Not a problem with any of mine that is now 50 years old.
> > However even we had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and
> > remove it.
> > I find it very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess its
> > the way we use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous.
> Concentrated. no, fibers yes.
> > I used to saw the corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in
> > the 70s
> I used a proper fibro cutter.
> https://stonex.com.au/products/ox-trade-fibro-cutter?variant=7446264193¤cy=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA-WFylBZxYkY4xnaig4FVxih-2YVA8oy82E-N9nLpGGx8cvYGs6RWtfqMaAnSrEALw_wcB
> > with no ill effects,
> It takes quite a while for asbestosis to show up, decades.
in September. It's untreatable.
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Feb 25, 2020, 5:51:40 AM2/25/20
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On Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:54:38 +1100, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
19:54??? LOL So for how many hours did you sleep during the afternoon, you
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19:54??? LOL So for how many hours did you sleep during the afternoon, you
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Feb 25, 2020, 12:37:30 PM2/25/20
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> In article <hbk5ou...@mid.individual.net>,
> Rod Speed <rod.sp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Brian Gaff (Sofa 2) <bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote
>
>> > The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is
>> > aging
>> > making them so brittle you can easily go straight through.
>
>> Not a problem with any of mine that is now 50 years old.
>
>> > However even we had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and
>> > remove it.
>
>> > I find it very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess
>> > its
>> > the way we use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous.
>
>> Concentrated. no, fibers yes.
>
>> > I used to saw the corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in
>> > the 70s
>
>> I used a proper fibro cutter.
>> https://stonex.com.au/products/ox-trade-fibro-cutter?variant=7446264193¤cy=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA-WFylBZxYkY4xnaig4FVxih-2YVA8oy82E-N9nLpGGx8cvYGs6RWtfqMaAnSrEALw_wcB
>
>> > with no ill effects,
>
>> It takes quite a while for asbestosis to show up, decades.
>
> and it then kills quite quickly.
Not always.
> Rod Speed <rod.sp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Brian Gaff (Sofa 2) <bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote
>
>> > The main problem with anything made of asbestos cement or similar is
>> > aging
>> > making them so brittle you can easily go straight through.
>
>> Not a problem with any of mine that is now 50 years old.
>
>> > However even we had to get a company in to take it all down and bag and
>> > remove it.
>
>> > I find it very odd that asbestos, a mineral, is so dangerous. I guess
>> > its
>> > the way we use it concentrated and in fibres that makes it dangerous.
>
>> Concentrated. no, fibers yes.
>
>> > I used to saw the corrugated cement panels with a power jigsaw back in
>> > the 70s
>
>> I used a proper fibro cutter.
>> https://stonex.com.au/products/ox-trade-fibro-cutter?variant=7446264193¤cy=AUD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA-WFylBZxYkY4xnaig4FVxih-2YVA8oy82E-N9nLpGGx8cvYGs6RWtfqMaAnSrEALw_wcB
>
>> > with no ill effects,
>
>> It takes quite a while for asbestosis to show up, decades.
>
> and it then kills quite quickly.
> A friend was diagnosed in April and
> died in September. It's untreatable.
https://www.turnerfreeman.com.au/personal-injury/asbestos-disease-compensation/our-victories/bernie-banton/
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Feb 25, 2020, 1:44:41 PM2/25/20
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On Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:33:35 +1100, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
04:33??? LOL Is your unbearable loneliness not letting you sleep again, you
disgusting senile pest? Serves you right! LOL
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04:33??? LOL Is your unbearable loneliness not letting you sleep again, you
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Jim GM4DHJ ...
Feb 26, 2020, 2:31:35 AM2/26/20
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On 24/02/2020 13:44, Ian wrote:
> replying to John Rumm, Ian wrote:
> I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't
> want
> to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
> should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
>
I wouldn't worry too much...Trump is bringing back its manufacture....
> I have to cut away a 4ft x2ft section to expose ceiling joists. I don't
> want
> to pay for an expensive contractor for such a small job. What precautions
> should I take to remove with minimum harm to myself? Any suggestions?
>
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