Hi,
My father in law is in the middle of converting out garage into another room, he's a builder with 50y experience. My house was constructed in 79/80 and I've no real idea of most of the construction materials used.
He was talking today about where he cut into the ceiling to expand the loft access into the gable roof and said he cut through the 'Asbestolux' a few days ago. I am now extremely concerned. I questioned him about this and he said what he meant was 'concrete base board' but I'm not convinced. He also said he's been cutting through this type of stuff for years.
I wasn't present when he did the cutting, but I have helped move some of the items out of the (almost empty) garage since. They were dusty but he's also been cutting concrete nearby as well.
I am now incredibly worried that I, or my wife and children, have been exposed to something that is going to give us all cancer. I suppose one saving grace is that whilst he's doing this work the main garage door is open most of the way, however he did sweep up dust today which is near some open windows.
I know my house was built around the time when new materials were coming in so I've included some very poor quality photos of the roof to get people's opinions.
In summary, I'm equally scared and incredibly p*ssed off and angry about the whole thing. Any advice is appreciated
My father in law is in the middle of converting out garage into another room, he's a builder with 50y experience. My house was constructed in 79/80 and I've no real idea of most of the construction materials used.
He was talking today about where he cut into the ceiling to expand the loft access into the gable roof and said he cut through the 'Asbestolux' a few days ago. I am now extremely concerned. I questioned him about this and he said what he meant was 'concrete base board' but I'm not convinced. He also said he's been cutting through this type of stuff for years.
I wasn't present when he did the cutting, but I have helped move some of the items out of the (almost empty) garage since. They were dusty but he's also been cutting concrete nearby as well.
I am now incredibly worried that I, or my wife and children, have been exposed to something that is going to give us all cancer. I suppose one saving grace is that whilst he's doing this work the main garage door is open most of the way, however he did sweep up dust today which is near some open windows.
I know my house was built around the time when new materials were coming in so I've included some very poor quality photos of the roof to get people's opinions.
In summary, I'm equally scared and incredibly p*ssed off and angry about the whole thing. Any advice is appreciated