asbestos

Any help with identifying this pipe wrap if it has asbestos in it. I know it’s best to just test it.

Hi, Attached are photos of old insulation wrapped on cold water pipes in my basement. Does anyone recognize what they are made of? I am most concerned they may contain asbestos, but would also like some ides of what it is. The house was built in the mid-60s. Thanks, Marina

Hello, I’ve gotten some good info from the knowledgeable folks on this forum before, and this is my first post: The main distribution pipe coming into our Chicago two-flat is 3/4” galvanized from a city-installed 5/8” meter. It runs ~30ft from the front of the basement to the mechanical room...

Sent in by a reader: I was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, which is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. From automotive to demolition work, I’ve had many jobs in my life that contributed to my exposure. On some jobs, the air was so thick with debris and asbestos, you could taste it...