Guest guest Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 , Have you ever seen deteriorating transite roof shingles? They are common throughout the East, especially on home built between the 1920s – 1960s. Many, many of these roofs still exist and at least many are in very poor condition. I agree that most of the asbestos in asphaltic roof shingles is bound in the asphalt, which changes the nature of the fiber. That is why the NESHAP defines it as a category 1 non-friable material (with the caveat that it be in a non-friable condition). Mark Doughty Re: San Diego Realtor looking for asbestos removal > referral > > > Sharon, > > Just a few warnings. > > If the shingles are very worn, rain may have washed asbestos into the > gutters and soil around the structure. > > A home that I am familiar with was " tented " in order to contain the asbestos > during the roof shingle removal. Somehow, either windows were left open or > the house was negatively presurized, but in either case, asbestos > contaminated the entire interior house after the " remediation. " > > So take care!! > > C. May, M.A., CIAQP > May Indoor Air Investigations LLC > 1522 Cambridge Street > Cambridge, MA 02139 > > www.mayindoorair.com > www.myhouseiskillingme.com > > snk1955aol <mailto:snk1955%40aol.com> writes: > >> > >> > Has anyone had a good experience with an asbestos removal company? We have >> > a roof that contains asbestos and must be removed and properly disposed of. >> > Any insights would be most appreciated. Thanks. >> > >> > >> > ____________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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