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    Concrete containing Asbestos?

    Thank you everyone for your comments. footprints - Thank you for your recent answer. woody - I take note of your comment for the future. Thanks and have a nice day.
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    Concrete containing Asbestos?

    Hello endecopt - If the answer was 'yes', since this concrete is exposed and now forms part of the home, I would consider having it removed. However, I expect this could be expensive. Hello woody - Thanks again for your feedback. You're absolutely right, it is not a UK site and therefore...
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    Concrete containing Asbestos?

    Thank you both 'woody' and 'KenGMac', you've helped alleviate my concerns. Please excuse my ignorance, I'm an amateur with regards to DIY and the risk of Asbestos. I've sure your opinion is more credible than mine, it’s just that I read the following article...
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    Concrete containing Asbestos?

    Thank you for your opinion. From what I've read, it implies that asbestos was more likely to be found in concrete (albeit still rare) when making lightweight slabs (e.g., rooftop). This concrete slab doesn't fall into that category. Anyhow, more opinions are welcome. Regards.
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    Concrete containing Asbestos?

    Hello, I recently used a hard wire brush to clean the underside of a concrete slab. A 'lot' of dust was generated and I didn't use a mask. Using the amateur approach, I just held my breath. Later that evening, I began to wonder if this concrete slab could have contained asbestos. I read a few...
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