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Some fibrous cement board contains asbestos and some does not. It depends on when and where it was manufactured. The only way to be certain is to have it tested by a qualified laboratory.
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Does cement board contain asbestos?
Older cement board may contain asbestos, and then it is properly called "asbestos cement board." Cement board more recently manufactured should not contain asbestos. The only way to know whether a particular cement board does or does not contain asbestos is to ask the manufacturer (if you know who made it) or have a sample collected from it by a qualified sampling technician and have the sample analyzed by a qualified laboratory.
What does asbestos cement wallboard look like?
Asbestos-cement wallboard looks like any other cement board product. Only analysis by a qualified lab can tell the difference.
What does asbestos-cement wallboard look like?
Asbestos-cement wallboard looks like any other cement board product. Only analysis by a qualified lab can tell the difference.
Is there asbestos in hardiflex fiber cement board?
If it is a product of James Hardie, no. It is primarily a Portland Cement and cellulose product.
What is asbestos cement in technical terms?
Fibre reinforced cement board is a better descriptor. Asbestos has a bad press recently, but glass fibres are an adequate substitute provided one uses an alkali resistant glass.
How much does a sheet of asbestos cement board roofing weigh?
2.4 metre sheet of Big Six corrugated asbestos roof sheeting weighs 38kg
Does old Johns-Manville super felt rock-wool home insulation contain asbestos?
Johns-Manville sold products containing asbestos until 1985. Products manufactured under the Manville brand name include Manville wallboard, roofing products, siding, cement board, asbestos paper, felt, cloth, gaskets, packing seals, cements, electrical products, pipe covering, block insulation, piping, and floor tiles.
When was asbestos cement board made?
It was made for many years until it was found to be deadly, around the seventies. There is still plenty in situ. and great care must be used in handling it.
What type of backer board do you use when tiling a shower with a steam sauna?
Cement board, at most contractor supply places it will be called DUROCK cement board or Permabase cement board. = =
Do you need a doctor if inhaling cement board?
If you are inhaling cement board, you need a qualified safety professional or industrial hygienist to show you how to do the work without inhaling cement board.
What is a cement board used for?
A cement board can be used on the exterior of buildings . Cement boards are also convenient when making patios and decks as an extension in modern homes
Is cement board fireproof?
yes
