http://retrorenovation.com/2009/05/07/spring-reminder-about-safety-environmental-precautions/ Remodeling, decor and home improvement for old homes Fri, 25 May 2012 11:52:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://retrorenovation.com/2009/05/07/spring-reminder-about-safety-environmental-precautions/comment-page-1/#comment-37338 Maureen Thu, 07 May 2009 22:56:14 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=13787#comment-37338 When we decided to proceed with the renovation of our 1949 basement, there were so many types of tiles (ie: at least 6 different tiles used, about 9" x 9") that we deemed the tiles asbestos and hired a professional to remove them, vent the house and conduct air testing. We decided the extra precautions were likely necessary because at least one of the tiles was likely asbestos. The cost to test each different tile for asbestos and the delay time made it worthwhile to just deem them asbestos and proceed with the reno. When we decided to proceed with the renovation of our 1949 basement, there were so many types of tiles (ie: at least 6 different tiles used, about 9″ x 9″) that we deemed the tiles asbestos and hired a professional to remove them, vent the house and conduct air testing. We decided the extra precautions were likely necessary because at least one of the tiles was likely asbestos. The cost to test each different tile for asbestos and the delay time made it worthwhile to just deem them asbestos and proceed with the reno.

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