Buck Turgidson wrote:
I want to tear off my basement wood panelling, insulate with
polystyrene, and then drywall (even though my code office says that
paneling is ok over foam). However, the paneling is furred onto
cinderblocks, and covering the block is tar paper.

Does tar paper, from a 1961 house, usually contain asbestos? Is an
abatement contractor required? How friable is the stuff? I guess
I need to remove it because I need to "Liquid Nail" the foam panels
onto the block.

I've cut a 1" piece to have sent to a lab for testing.

Thanks for any advice.

Tar paper = tar + paper. Don't think the cinder blocks contain
asbestos either. Probably not even lead.

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