Polystyrene tiles contact asbestos?

[bryntwr]

I have bought a bungalow which has polystyrene tiles glued to the roof inside the hall, kitchen etc.

Is there a chance these could contain asbetos? The bungalow is from 1952.

Regards
Owen

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If they are the original tiles maybe, can you upload and show some pictures?

 

[bryntwr]

I will go up tot he bungalow later tonight and take a few pictures and upload them!

I am simply a little worried about removing them, I suspect they will be fine but would rather others take a look.

-Owen

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

They probably are fine but you do right on being cautious.

 

[bryntwr]

Here are the images!

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

They look standard polystyrene tiles to me. What do they feel like to touch and what happens if you spray them will water?
Wet one down a break a little bit off, wear gloves and dust mask though just in case.

 

[roy c]

I dont think that polystyrene contains asbestos as I think it is a bye-product of petroleum....

 

[bryntwr]

I pulled one down today and it is poly and not asbestos.

Thanks for the help guys! I have a huge renovation ahead of me!