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It is in ok condition, one part is starting to sag a few other areas have crumbling parts, there is a small hole where old cables have been cut, it is a small area but the fibres are exposed. As it will be used as the top part of a cavity I want to make sure anything knocking it will not disturb...

It is confirmed AIB, unfortunately. If it was cement board I would have it down but I am not taking the risk. Too many ifs, whys, when and whats involved with DIY removal and not going to risk exposure for my children. Final quote has come in at £620 + VAT for encapsulation. This also includes...

Update time, we have just had a visit from another asbestos removal company. In line with the quotations above it would cost approx £3500 for full removal. We discussed the options in detail and think we may go with the encapsulation route. It will likely cost £600 not sure if that includes VAT...

I must admit the thought of multiple drill holes does worry me as well. I have thought about fixing battens to the brick wall just underneath the AIB then fixing further battens across to create a frame work, I would then use this to attach plasterboard to which would theoretically leave the AIB...

There are bedrooms above each. We taped over the floorboard gaps with aluminium tape, and laid a foil insulation and vapour barrier in each room which was taped and sealed before getting 14mm underlay and new carpet so those rooms are fairly toasty now. Good shout on the plasterboard, I think...

I am uncertain what building regs will say regarding insulation. With the boards removed I could insulate between the joists, but if I boarded over the AIB and skimmed then would I fall foul of not insulating the ceiling space? If I batten out the ceiling I could add insulation before boarding...

Hi All, sorry for the essay I am a long time lurker on these forums but thought I would sign up and post our story to help others when it comes to asbestos insulation board (AIB) questions and costs etc. We bought our 1960s house just under a year ago and noted that the large internal garage...