Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Advice needed on renovation 4Dec 08, 2011 12:38 pm Sorry I completely forgot that I posted this!! Uncle Arfur, we are just starting to realize what a mammoth task it will be, but we're not too worried at this stage. It is our first house, we had to start somewhere and was all we could afford - we actually were very lucky to purchase a house in an expensive suburb for not much at all. So even if we spend $10k on removing the asbestos, we will still be in front. Travelbug, we don't know for sure that it is ALL asbestos, although it has been suggested by two different asbestos removalists that it is. We haven't tested it as we're worried about disturbing it, I'm not sure if there is a 'safe' way of testing it that doesn't involve breaking bits off? The substance in the kitchen, bathroom etc looks exactly the same as what is used in the bedrooms and living/dining area. Re: Advice needed on renovation 5Dec 08, 2011 2:34 pm Quote: I'm not sure if there is a 'safe' way of testing it that doesn't involve breaking bits off? You dont say how old the house is, which may be a rough guide as (I think) asbestos was phased out in the mid 50's. Call in licenced asbestos removal experts for quotes they will soon tell you what it is. You may be able to break down the asbestos removal into stages. The only problem I can see is moving out while the work is being done, but your experts will advise you best. Arfur Re: Advice needed on renovation 6Dec 08, 2011 2:46 pm I believe the house was built in 1978. I have called out two licenced experts so far, both simply looked at it and told me it was asbestos. No-one has gotten back to me with quotes yet, probably as they are all busy in the lead up to Christmas. We thought about doing it in stages, but felt it would be riskier and too difficult as it would require moving in and out several times, rather than having it all done at once. Re: Advice needed on renovation 7Dec 08, 2011 5:53 pm Quote: How do you know ALL the walls and ceiling are asbestos? I've never seen that, EVER. All the houses I've looked at that were built in the 60's - 80's have asbestos in the bathroom and kitchen only. Some have the horsehair ceilings. In over thirty years of being involved in the building trade I've probably seen 10-12 that had fibro clad walls inside and out as well as eaves and K & B ceilings too. It's not common but there are a few around, usually in the less affluent suburbs. Most of the older timber framed homes that have fibro on the outside usually have some other sheeting on the inside of the walls and plasterboard on the ceilings Make sure that some of the walls aren't painted masonite instead. When you tap on them they sound almost identical. I'd hate for you to get quotes on the whole house being fibro only for part of the house once they start and they end up making a big profit at your expense I'd do further investigating myself if I was you. If any of your powerpoints or light switches are mounted on the walls and not skirting or architraves , turn off the power and disconnect them and have a look at the sheeting from the light/switch hole. Stewie Re: Advice needed on renovation 8Feb 03, 2012 6:29 pm Hi Bec, How are you? There is a guy(s) called Black Stumo Demo, who handle asbestos, Maybe give them a buzz and ask them to come out and let you know what they think the material is. I am in the market for renewing the balustrades for my Melbourne home. I am keen to hear from you about your experiences and tips especially around the… 0 385 Hello Josh, This is Irving from PRIMA, we are a manufacturer of the staircase, railings, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors from China. If you have requirement to purchase… 0 6306 Coming back to your old stomping grounds, huh? Renovations on a budget can be quite the journey. It's like giving your house a new lease on life. The twist of not knowing… 1 3985 |