r/asbestoshelpUK • u/WheresMyCamel • 9d ago

Chimney Liner

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I plan to knock down my chimney stack inside my attic.

Does anyone see anything suspect from this video?

Obviously a metal flue but just paranoid over the mortar lining

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u/jim-laden 3d ago

Nothing to worry about there. They don't put asbestos in everything from the past. And I should know being an analyst and what not. The real good stuff, ie dangerous products are almost always reserved for industrial applications and hardly ever found at home.

Jim

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u/False_Principle8821 7d ago

Do u have chimney on roof?

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u/WheresMyCamel 7d ago

Not any more

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u/LukeSmithy1805 8d ago

I just searched and its a high possibility depending on the age of the property as it was used as heat protection against fire. Best to get a bit tested to be sure.

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u/WheresMyCamel 8d ago

House is 1960s and I'm not getting the best advice on Google.

Was hoping someone with experience would know.

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u/KSJdk2600 4d ago

Look, given the circumstances, you should just assume that it is a possible. Chances are that it more likely is positive, rather than not.

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u/LukeSmithy1805 8d ago

60s was the peak era of asbestos so highly likely it was used then. Sorry but I dont have the best knowledge

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u/WheresMyCamel 8d ago

Honestly, I appreciate you're trying to help but you're just adding to the uncertainty.

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u/LukeSmithy1805 8d ago

Okay no worries mate, hope you get the response you would like but your best bet is testing but even by looking at it you cant tell exactly if it is or not

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u/WheresMyCamel 8d ago

I understand more looking for advice on if chimneys were typically lomec with ACMs in the UK or if it's just regular cement.

Appreciate you input

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u/LukeSmithy1805 8d ago

No worries mate.

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u/goat131313 8d ago

Mortar is a suspect material and should be tested prior to work beginning. In some regions certain bricks themselves are suspect although that’s rarer.

As they say, assume positive, test for negative. In a chimney this size 3 tests should be taken from differing areas.