The presence of asbestos can not be determined by the naked eye. You would have to hire a professional to come and take samples that will then be sent to a lab to perform some chemistry on it.
No, masonite does not contain any asbestos.
no, asbestos is outlawed in the united states
No, Mount Everest does not contain asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is typically found in rocks and soil in specific locations, but it is not known to be present on Mount Everest.
Gyprock is an Australian manufacturer of gypsum-based products. They do not intentionally include asbestos in any of their products.
Yes, it is possible for older drywall to contain asbestos, which was commonly used in construction materials before its health risks were known. It is important to have a professional test for asbestos before disturbing or removing any older drywall.
Unless the seller of the house offered you an assertion that there was no asbestos there, or local law says otherwise, you are responsible for any problems created by the presence of asbestos. The mortgage company gave you a loan, they have no responsibility for cleaning up asbestos.
Yes, Marley floor tiles, particularly those manufactured before the 1980s, are known to potentially contain asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used in many building materials for its fire-resistant properties. If you suspect that your Marley tiles may contain asbestos, it's important to have them tested by a professional before any renovation or removal work is undertaken.
It is possible that spun wool insulation manufactured in the 1940s could contain asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used in building materials during that time period, including some types of insulation. It is recommended to have the insulation tested for asbestos before conducting any renovations or other activities that could disturb the material.
No. Rock wool is made from rock that has been melted and then forced through small holes to make long, fibrous strands. It does not contain any asbestos. Even if the rock used in the beginning did contain asbestos (and that kind of rock is not used for this) the asbestos fibers would be melted and destroyed in the manufacturing process.
To find out if a house has asbestos in it, you should first learn when it was built. Houses built in the US after about 1984 are unlikely to have any asbestos-containing materials involved in their construction. Then, have a qualified inspector examine the house and take samples of suspect building materials. Have them analyzed by a qualified lab and review the laboratory report or have it explained to you. It is impossible to tell by looking alone, or by a test performed in the home, whether any particular building material contains asbestos.
As of right now there are unfortunately no known financial assistance programs in any state to help in removing asbestos from households .
Prior to 1960 and for a while after that, blackboards were made of slate, a stone that is distinct from the kinds of stone that contain asbestos. If you are concerned, the best thing to do is to have a sample collected by qualified people and analysed by a qualified laboratory.