You don't. It needs to be removed professionally. Requires permits and haz mat crews. Air needs to be tested after removal. Extremely dangerous - do not attempt yourself. The health risks are far too great, plus you would be contaminating an entire neighborhood as it requires special handling.
I am aware of that If there was no mold we would paint and leave alone. We were told that there was no aspetose when we bought the house in 2002 they lied
How long ago did you purchase the house? Your realtor should know better, and obviously not well trained, very unfortunate. I would go after all of them and get some money out of them to remediate your property as asbestos removal is quite expensive. Asbestos litigation is a specialized field, so your average attorney is not the best person to use, seek out a firm that specializes in this field. Go to your State Bar website for help.
Removing it can be a real problem, it's not just taking it down but disposing of it too. Both require special care and expense. I would suggest that you get 1/4 inch sheetrock and cover it over. If it's been painted, that should seal the asbestos in.
In most jurisdictions you have to have it professionally removed as it has to be specially removed and disposed of. Asbestos is a clinically proven carcinogen. Please do not attempt! Any disruption of the material( including screwing new board over top) will make it airborne...meaning you’re putting putting everyone living in your home at serious risk.
professional removal is expensive because it’s high risk and so dangerous. As long as it’s not disturbed, and remains sealed, it’s not as risky. Hope that helps in making a decision! Good luck😊
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Here in Australia asbestos has to be removed and disposed of by specialist removers because of the dangers of asbestos inhalation.
You don't. It needs to be removed professionally. Requires permits and haz mat crews. Air needs to be tested after removal. Extremely dangerous - do not attempt yourself. The health risks are far too great, plus you would be contaminating an entire neighborhood as it requires special handling.
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Removing it can be a real problem, it's not just taking it down but disposing of it too. Both require special care and expense. I would suggest that you get 1/4 inch sheetrock and cover it over. If it's been painted, that should seal the asbestos in.
In most jurisdictions you have to have it professionally removed as it has to be specially removed and disposed of. Asbestos is a clinically proven carcinogen. Please do not attempt! Any disruption of the material( including screwing new board over top) will make it airborne...meaning you’re putting putting everyone living in your home at serious risk.
professional removal is expensive because it’s high risk and so dangerous. As long as it’s not disturbed, and remains sealed, it’s not as risky. Hope that helps in making a decision! Good luck😊