"SteveB" wrote in message
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I'm concerned about asbestos though.
I've called around to get a sample tested, but it's quite expensive and
it takes a long time for results.

Can anyone here give some very accurate info on asbestos?

Mainly, when was it used. I believe the OP said the house was done in
'74.

If it was me, I would not be concerned about asbestos, as everything is
going to be wet. Were this a demolition, then, there would be more dry
dust and fibers to float around.

It was banned in '78. Before that is a guess unless you have it tested. I
never did, I just scraped it off. It thee was any, it is truly minute.