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Hi guys I have an old 1908 fireplace - but have no clue as to whether or not it has been tampered with or changed with over the years. Does anyone know common ACM's that are found in & around the fireplace? Is it likely to find it within firebrick/concrete? There is little information on HSE...

Hey, I ordered a testing kit the other day so it will confirm whether or not there is anything in the plaster. I have another question though. I know the chances of anyone here knowing is slim but worth a shot, any idea if this IS the original plaster? How do I find out apart from carbon...

I'll post a picture of the finished job. Fear makes a man go crazy. Ha ha.

Thank the heavens that this house was built in 1909. I ordered a kit so time will tell what is inside this material. Any idea as to what constitutes this material?

Cheers buddy I appreciate it very much. Brings some calm at least! I will get a test as soon as possible. Regarding the actual hole problem, I've had someone tell me it's lime plaster,ash, clinker,sand & aggregate mix. I'm your usual household lay person with minimal practical knowledge you...

Thanks for the response footprints, yes that is the guts of the house itself - the brick work, the picture came out a little bit funny. Do you think this would be from when the house was originally built or added in somewhere down the line? Any idea what those white bits could be? The greyish...

We are looking to fill in this hole that has been left exposed for over a period of ten years. It has been left in the state you have seen it, nobody has touched or fiddled with it since then but it is not extremely healthy looking. The house is Edwardian, built in 1909, and we are clueless as...