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Experts in the field that should read

Does anyone know what these soffits are made from? I know testing is best way to say but seeing as you’re all expected in the field....Thanks

Very true! Thank you

Thanks for your help! Here’s a random question for you, we’re thinking of having our driveway redone. Do old concrete driveways typically contain asbestos? House born in the ‘70s. Cheers

Thank you so much for all your help and advice, you’ve certainly helped to make things a lot clearer to a novice like me! Separate asbestos question, whilst on a roll... hallway had artex ceiling but we had someone plaster it over. A few months back, we had a leak in the upstairs bathroom which...

Thanks John. I remember we kept out of the garden that day with windows closed so guessing that was long enough?

Also, be grateful to know how long the disturbed fibers take to disperse outside? Is there a time period you need to leave sitting in garden when renovations involving asbestos are concerned? Cheers all

In the 1970s I believe...

Sorry one more thing whilst I have you knowledge people, what are fascia boards made from? Can they contain asbestos? Cheers

Thank you! I’ve just spoken to an asbestos specialist firm. Cheers for all your input

Thanks everyone. I wasn't aware it was asbestos, our builder pointed it out. He said it was hard material but the type of asbestos can only be determined using a test. I think I'm more focussed on what can be done to get the bedroom back to a safe standard, if there has been any "contamination"...

I’ve not written a message like this before so please bear with me. We've just had our soffits sorted out just outside our bedroom window. Only since needing them repaired did we learn they contained asbestos - AIB I believe. The soffits and fascia boards had been rotting/chipped for a while...