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Thor_MN

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5. Fine, use a sander and no dust mask if you want to argue with people that have a bit of experience..

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 17, 2017, 02:03 PM

Nov 2017

Can you send a sample to someone that doesn't live in a state that has doesn't have so many restrictions? The testing company does not really care where the sample comes from. As long as they get paid, they will tell you if there is asbestos or not.

I know what the test involves, I worked in a lab that tested for asbestos.

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Who has been following the asbestos issue in Florida? [View all] Baitball Blogger Nov 2017 OP

I don't know how high your ceilings are, but couldn't you AJT Nov 2017 #1

And then, when I sell the house, I leave a time-bomb for the next owner? Baitball Blogger Nov 2017 #2

The preferred method, as far as I know, is to encapsulate it in place. Thor_MN Nov 2017 #3

First, I think I should get it tested before assuming the worst. Baitball Blogger Nov 2017 #4

Fine, use a sander and no dust mask if you want to argue with people that have a bit of experience.. Thor_MN Nov 2017 #5

Yes, we're going to have to send the sample out of state. Baitball Blogger Nov 2017 #6