![]() Unfortunately, this miracle material poses many health risks and is still one of the leading causes of work-related illnesses to date. Informed by our years of experience in professional testing of the material, we’ll fill you in on how to safely identify and get rid of asbestos tiling for good. However, once considerable testing proved that it was a killer, the miracle became a nightmare to deal with and remove. They actually look like the commercial type that were used in hardware and appliance stores like Kingsville Hardware and the Kingsville Ben Franklin Five & Dime store in Kingsville, Texas, when I was growing up.Asbestos was once considered a “miracle material”, used in everything from paint and pipe insulation to even tiling. The picture you posted in #10 looks like common acoustic ceiling tiles that were used heavily in the late 1950s through the mid-1970s, possibly all the way up to 1979. How they were attached is not a key point. The two keys for your situation are (1) acoustic ceiling tile and (2) in an old house. I’m not familiar with any “acoustic” ceiling tile (acoustic meaning “approximately 12” x 12", which is what they were called in the industry), manufactured prior to 1979 that did not have asbestos in it. If there is no documented proof of asbestos in these common tiles, why attach an asbestos disclaimer in the report? ![]() It is just as important to know when not to use a disclaimer concerning a ‘hot issue’ such as asbestos as it is to use a disclaimer properly. Please read my original post…Actually you are correct and I agree with you in this respect: It doesn’t matter whether the things are screwed, nailed, glued, bolted, or welded to the ceiling…that isn’t the issue!ĭoes anyone know if the common, interlocking ceiling tiles that are approximately 12" x 12" (which by the way, are usually STAPLED in my area) have any documented history of containing asbestos? To some extent, using disclaimers all the time gets to be like crying wolf. Knowing when not to use a disclaimer about a ‘hot issue’ is just as important as using a disclaimer properly. Why not? If it could contain asbestos, your client should know. So again the question: ***Does anyone have any information on asbestos being used in ceiling tiles? Something such as a web page or a handout? Something documented? *** I’ve been on the internet and through my files, books, texts,…but never any mention of stapled ceiling tiles. I know about pipe wrap, tape, paste, popcorn ceilings, floor tiles, shingles, etc, etc, etc. My point is this: I’ve been in the building industry over 20 yrs prior to inspecting and never heard that the mentioned ceiling tiles could contain asbestos. The client is removing the tiles…end of story. I know all about the friable issues…These were mentioned to the client. If you read a little further, my original post indicates the ceiling is too damaged to save. ![]() WHOA GUYS!.Sorry if the original post was confusing, but please read it again! My question is stated in the 1st sentence: ’Does anyone have any information on asbestos being used in ceiling tiles’. And my library isn’t as large as some–like Keith Swift’s, f’rinstance. I’ve got a huge library, maybe too much, and sometimes it takes a little longer to find exactly what I want. You can vary the content to fit each particular instance, but it must be that way. You’ll have to have a good insert for each and every report. One report is not going to cover all-time. I just don’t want to insert an asbestos disclaimer every time I run into these ceiling tiles just to be safe. In this case, I can tie the ceiling tiles into my remarks on the floor tiles. After discussing the floor tiles with my client, she asked about the possibility of asbestos in the ceiling tiles. ![]() The ceiling in question is water damaged from a 2nd floor bath and will need to be removed. If I had to guess, I would date the latest remodel to sometime in the 60’s. The kitchen (where the ceiling is) does have the small (9") floor tiles that I do suspect contain asbestos and will be written up accordingly. Anyone have information on asbestos being used in ceiling tiles? The tiles in question are about 12" square and stapled to furring strips - very common in my area. ![]()
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