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On 22 Sep 2005 03:00:40 GMT, Alpha <mail@uncensored.com> wrote:
>A friend has a house whose heating pipes in the cellar are insulated
>with asbestos. Would it be expensive to remove the insulation from the
>pipes, and should it be removed?
>
>Thank you
>
Yes, and yes. If the asbestos isn't friable it can be left
undisturbed or encapsulated. In the event of a fire or explosion, the
fibers may become airborne. Asbestos can be particularly hazardous
to tobacco smokers.
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