asbestos

[john614332]

Hi guys,

There is wooden laths and it leads from the ground level artexed ceiling up to above to stairway wall it has a grey colour 10mm thick material could this be asbestos? it has got skim over it. Best to be safe than sorry, thanks!

 

[JVplastering]

More than likely. Seems odd artex on laths can you be more specific or pic?

 

[john614332]

I cant be sure that its under the artex as im not touching the ceiling but it runs up to wall for sure

 

[JVplastering]

Has the house be referb recently? Are you worried about as in the artex or behind?

 

[john614332]

its a old house and the artex ceiling is untouched its just where the greyish coloured mix is layed onto the wooden laths and been skimmed a long time ago. The skim fell off and left with this grey 10mm thick coat and it has cracked all over its where you always nearly hit your head going downstairs lol

 

[john614332]

Oh im worried about the bonding coat shall we say of the wall which is the main coat of the lath which the skim is applied to

 

[JVplastering]

How old is the house?

 

[john614332]

im not too sure, what are your thoughts?

 

[JVplastering]

Difficult without seeing! Is it just one area of the house? Artex pre 95 generally has as. But the area ur on about sounds more like a back coat on lath are u sure its not lime?

 

[john614332]

cant be sure I'll get some pics on tomorrow morning for you to see?

 

[john614332]

it does look more like a render/mortar mix but im not sure about it

 

[JVplastering]

Right oh ill have a look tomorrow

 

[john614332]

cheers pal

 

[john614332]

i cant put pictures on here on my phone tomorrow you got e mail address i can send it to??

 

[martinemj]

john best to link photos from photobucket

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[martinemj]

john best to link photos from photobucket

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[lilharbs]

Mate just get a test done..is it about 30quid?anyone?better safe than sorry mate.

 

[jcrplast]

I dont think you actually see the asbestos with artex,...especially any loose materials.

Ive always gone with asbestos being encapsulated withing the artex.

To be safe dont disturb it and get a pro in to test....its not worth fooking around with mate.