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Is this just old plasterboard? Any chance of asbestos?

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Apologies if this seems like overkill, but want to make sure

This is a sample of what I think is an old plasterboard taken from a ceiling board under the stairs. Also have similar boards on the walls under there, and they have been skimmed and then wallpapered.

1) Is this definitely plasterboard and not AIB?

2) any chance of it containing asbestos if it is plasterboard - reading conflicting information online

Thanks
 

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The only way to be 100% certain is to have it tested. It looks like plasterboard to me but there you go.

The only other factors to consider are the age of the property and when would any renovations have been undertaken.
 

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