Asbestos

[KeithCo]

It is a tough one.

We pretty much handle it like the ServiceMaster in your area.

I have usually intelligent guys and they stop and call for a test
if there is suspect material.

We do contain any areas in question and continue on with our drying.

Unfortunately the written rules of Asbestos are convoluted at best.
Is taking a stanley razor knife and cutting a slim, smooth line through asbestos containing
sheetrock or mud going to release the death causing fibers into the air. Especially
if the wallboard is wet?

Or, are they lumping it in with taking a sawzall or a circular saw and throwing
dust everywhere when you cut?

We probably did 35 waters last month and I think 10 came back hot
with joint compound. Some were before 1986 some were newer homes.

I know insurance companies are bringing up the possiblity of asbestos into
the fray and are looking at covering their tail as well.

Just wondering if it's more of a California thing or are companies in all states as aware of
it as us.

Keith

 

[Desk Jockey]

Keith it's spreading, but as usual it we get it last.

How long have you been dealing with it?

I'm no expert but isn't the biggest concern when it's friable. Wet taping mud, while a concern would it be reasonable to assume that it's less of a concern, since it's not friable?


Are you doing testing mostly on commercial jobs?

Who is paying for the testing?

How is the delay, if any handled with the customer?

 

[Chris Muetterties]

We see alot of it in old tile floors that are hidden under a new one. We have EH that is fast but it always delays the drying.