I just did mine last fall. I didn’t think to have tested. It was built in late 88 so hopefully no asbestos in mine either. Good luck with your project, it is a job.
Thanks Matt. House was built in the 20s. I've found a few types of insulation on the attic. There was also standard pink insulation plus some kind of hard dark brown insulation which was similar in design and texture to the pink stuff. I'm in full PPE with a p100 respirator. But I didn't put on the respirator until I started reacting to what I thought was dust flying around the room. Getting itchy and a rash being exposed to what is up there. Skin feels hot. Definitely going to get the insulation tested for asbestos. I'll also get a test kid for mold. I wish I could find a kit that would test for airborne mold because I'm thinking maybe that is what is causing the reaction.
Nancy, the mask in the kit is perfectly fine to use that's why it's in the kit, I just suggested a better mask such as a respirator. This video is about the kit itself
I just did mine last fall. I didn’t think to have tested. It was built in late 88 so hopefully no asbestos in mine either. Good luck with your project, it is a job.
Its definitely a commitment lol, especially the rooms that are painted ugh lol
Glad it came back negative on asbestos
Me too now to the fun part of scraping these ceilings. It makes a big mess but will be so worth it when I get finished.
nice, thanks Matt. Have you done a video on carpet removal?
Not yet lol but I see one in the future as I renovate our home.
My left ear is lonely.
Turn headphones 🎧 around lol
Mine is fluffy like cotton, mixed with what looks like brown hair. Do I wet the cotton?
It can depend on a couple of factors, when was your home built. Those brown hairs are probably abestos. Be careful wear a respirator.
Thanks Matt. House was built in the 20s. I've found a few types of insulation on the attic. There was also standard pink insulation plus some kind of hard dark brown insulation which was similar in design and texture to the pink stuff. I'm in full PPE with a p100 respirator. But I didn't put on the respirator until I started reacting to what I thought was dust flying around the room. Getting itchy and a rash being exposed to what is up there. Skin feels hot. Definitely going to get the insulation tested for asbestos. I'll also get a test kid for mold. I wish I could find a kit that would test for airborne mold because I'm thinking maybe that is what is causing the reaction.
Lucky for you there was no asbestos since you specifically used the mask you told us NOT to use!
Nancy, the mask in the kit is perfectly fine to use that's why it's in the kit, I just suggested a better mask such as a respirator. This video is about the kit itself