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What would be the best flooring for a high use church basement where presently asbestos tile that will have to covered or dealt with?
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∙ 9y ago
Rubber floor tiles. They're easy to install, extremely durable, nonslip, and soft enough that if a child trips and falls they won't get hurt.
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When can tiles with asbestos in them become especially dangerous?
Anything items covered with asbestos material are dangerous. But when the items covered with asbestos -- tiles, ductwork, edging, joint connectors on ductwork-- become cracked, the asbestos dust is especially dangerous. Or, when contractors demolish or renovate a building containing asbestos, it will get in the air.
Why tubes of a boiler are covered with a layer of asbestos?
to prevent loss of heat
Is exposed insulation in a basement dangerous?
What kind? Friable Asbestos? Yes. Non-friable Asbestos? Not so much, but still not great. Vermiculite? It may or may not contain asbestos. Fiberglass? Mice love it, and it can make dust, and it only really insulates if it's completely encapsulated by wall, stopping air movement. Foam? It's combustible, and current thinking is that it should be covered by a 15 minute smoke barrier. (If there's a fire, you have 15 minutes to get out before it produces toxic smoke.) There are expensive paints that can do this, or you can cover it with sheetrock.
Is perimeter used on flooring?
Perimeter is used on flooring to help determine the area which will be covered. Unfortunately, perimeter does not take into consideration the obstructions inside which will not require covering.
Is it cheaper to have a basement covered under insurance or a slab foundation?
A slab is cheaper to build than a basement. The basement will give more space but is more likely to leak and more can go wrong.
Does homeowners insurance cover asbestos removal as a result of a covered peril?
You'll need t check your insurance policy language to be sure, but most homeowners insurance polices in the U.S. these days do not provide coverage for asbestos abatement or related claims arising from asbestos.
How many cats does Jon have in his basement?
one cannot begin to count the cats in jonathen's basement, for his cats are covered by his cowhide shield and glass-pointed spear :]
Will homwowners insurance cover damage to hardwood flooring?
Yes, hardwood floors are covered assuming the damage was due to a covered loss. Ask us back as to why they are damaged to see if the damage is covered.
Is laminate flooring covered by building insurance?
Unless otherwise excluded under the terms of your policy, Flooring is considered part of the home structure. Contact your Insurance Agent for further clarification.
What types of things would be covered in asbestos litigation?
One of the major issues with regard to asbestos litigation is pinpointing different diseases that develop after a period of time, often years after the work with asbestos is done. Most countries have limitation periods to bar actions that are taken long after the cause of action has lapsed.
Basement Window Covers?
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Does homeowners insurance cover cracked basement walls?
Settlement cracks and cracks from ground shifting are not covered.
