Browse Forums General Discussion Re: 1930s wool carpet: worried about asbestos underneath 11Nov 26, 2013 4:07 pm qebtel travelbug I didn't realise you didn't know there was asbestos in underlay so assumed you were asking regarding the "I'm concerned" bit. Are you implying all old underlay has asbestos in it? Any proof of that? No not implying anything. There's no such thing as "all" in any asbestos related topic. That's why people get it tested. The most likely cause of your timber swelling (parquetry?) is either a plumbing leak or carelessly leaving water on floors after use or both. Without seeing, i am ignoring… 1 3276 Currently renovating, and our main lounge is 5m x 10m, with a cathedral roof peaking at 6.5m high. Currently have tiles on concrete slab. Room is very hard to heat. I am… 0 4813 What you are looking at is fibrous plaster, true gypsum, it is cast on horizontal beds with fibers included to give strength. I has no Asbestos in it. Houses before 1985… 2 7136 |