Asbestos question

[Sausage Sandwich]

How likely is this to contain asbestos?
And how likely is there to be more under the floorboards in the kitchen?
I’m planning on replacing the floorboards with plywood soon.
Thanks!

 

[denso13]

Not likely, but the only way to be sure is to get it tested.

 

[endecotp]

That appears to be a paper label on an electrical cable, with a plaster wall behind. Which part are you asking about?

As for under your kitchen floor - how would we know?

 

[Sausage Sandwich]

The lagging around the electrical cable, I figured it is hessian/bitumen but unsure. The paper label for the date, not sure if installation date though

 

[warey4life]

How likely is this to contain asbestos?
And how likely is there to be more under the floorboards in the kitchen?
I’m planning on replacing the floorboards with plywood soon.
Thanks!

If the wall was plastered between the 1920s and early 1990s, it is possible it was done with asbestos containing plaster.

 

[pete01]

Don't mess with it...

As for the wall, doubt it but get a tester kit about 40 quid ish from amazon

 

[Sausage Sandwich]

I’m not overly concerned about it existing, I spent long enough in the armed forces where there’s more asbestos stickers on things than you can shake a stick at. But I just want an understanding of things during the planning phase of my kitchen revamp

 

[Sausage Sandwich]

And I’m more focused on the electric cable lagging, and if I can make an assumption of asbestos lagging presence on hot pipes under the kitchen floorboards

 

[endecotp]

asbestos lagging presence on hot pipes under the kitchen floorboards

I'm not aware of asbestos having been used on domestic pipes. Old stuff is felt, new is plastic.

 

[warey4life]

I'm not aware of asbestos having been used on domestic pipes. Old stuff is felt, new is plastic.

My house was built in 1890, most of the central heating was put in in 70s and 80s. There's no lagging on any of the pipework.

 

[Guitarguy]

That is hessian impregnated with bitumen wrap over steel tape armours on the incoming cable. Doesn’t contain asbestos

 

[Sausage Sandwich]

Ok thanks everyone, I appreciate the replies! Hope you’re all enjoying the festive period