Just opened up a chimney that had been sealed with plasterboard in my 1910 house. Looking up inside, the opening is partially covered by a white board. Question is... is this some form of asbestos?
There are no obvious fibres sticking out of the cut part of it, there are some slight sparkly bits if you look closely at it.
So, can I dampen it down and carefully remove it (not even touched it yet, but it might be inserted into the brickwork), or call in the cavalry?
If the latter, anyone know a reliable asbestos company in the Birmingham area?
Help!
Here is a view up my chimney (steady!) and two closeups.
There are no obvious fibres sticking out of the cut part of it, there are some slight sparkly bits if you look closely at it.
So, can I dampen it down and carefully remove it (not even touched it yet, but it might be inserted into the brickwork), or call in the cavalry?
If the latter, anyone know a reliable asbestos company in the Birmingham area?
Help!
Here is a view up my chimney (steady!) and two closeups.