In message , EricP
writes
On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 13:39:38 -0000, "Autolycus"
wrote:

While investigating the options for replacing the 35 sq metres of
asbestos cement roof that blew away in Saturday's gale, I have
discovered just how expensive asbestos disposal has become. One local
firm has quoted £50 per sheet if I took it to them, or £850 for a skip.
Derbyshire County council will only accept 2 square metres at a time at
their sites.

Such is the hysteria that we now face for disposal of this simple
mineral.

I look out of my window at acres of garage roofs covered in the stuff.
I hope it lasts a bit longer.

I used to erect pre-fab concrete garages. Fixing the roof on entailed
one being on top with a drill and screwdriver and one underneath holding
the clips in an atmosphere thick with asbestos dust.

Of course, the danger depends on the type of asbestos , but I never see
this mentioned

--
geoff