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asbestos insulation
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I've been trying to find photos of blown asbestos insulation on the net, but haven't had any luck. If anyone knows of a web site with pictures of it or has photos of it could you please forward them to me. Thank You, Clinton |
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"Clint" wrote in message ... Hi, I've been trying to find photos of blown asbestos insulation on the net, but haven't had any luck. If anyone knows of a web site with pictures of it or has photos of it could you please forward them to me. Thank You, Clinton The only blown asbestos that I ever remember was used in schools and public buildings around steel columns and beam in the 1950's. The application was to mix the products into an sprayable slurry that stuck to the beams for fire proofing. Sorry do not have an site for pictures |
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"Clint" wrote in message ... Hi, I've been trying to find photos of blown asbestos insulation on the net, but haven't had any luck. If anyone knows of a web site with pictures of it or has photos of it could you please forward them to me. Thank You, Clinton Asbestos is generally adhered to something, not blown in loose. If you have loose stuff, it is probably cellulose. As long as asbestos is in a stable place and not flaking, it is safe. Breathing dust is the problem. |
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"Usmiech" wrote in message asbestos You mean this junk isn't outlawed everywhere? No, why should it be? Yes, it can be quite hazardous used improperly or processed improperly. It is safer left in place in most cases. As long as you are not making dust, cutting etc, it is harmless. A coat of paint will seal the dust in. It has been banned from most uses in recent years. Housing in 1977 or 78. |
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Steel won't burn at the temperatures reached in a building fire ( though at
higher temps it can and will burn..ever see a cutting torch in action?) but it will heat up, soften, and eventually fail if the fire goes on long enough. It also expands a lot when heated and this can also cause a structural failure in a building on fire. This is why steel beams are fireproofed..to allow the structure to withstand a serious fire for a longer period of time. -- Mikey S. http://www.mike721.com hailmaryfullofgracethelordiswiththee@blessedismyf ruitoftheloomunderwear.com wrote in message WTF...... Why would they want to fireproof STEEL beams? Steel dont burn !!! |
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