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Does this look like asbestos?

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Posted by: from Kitchener
2/10/2021 at 11:14:20 AM

Hi Everyone,

Went to replace a shower valve and found this ontop of a closet in the void. This house was supposedly renovated only 20 years ago so I'm hoping they just put some cellulose there. But, no way of knowing when that was place there so maybe someone can tell me if this looks like asbestos.

Does this look like asbestos?
Does this look like asbestos?
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Date/Time2/13/2021 at 7:24:19 AM

The only way to tell for sure is to have it tested. That said, if it feels like paper it cellulose (looks like it) if it looks shiny and feels hard and crumbly it vermiculite, that stuff may or may not contain asbestos. If you leave it alone its fine, if you crawl in it or air is blowing on it, this could be a problem.

Hope this helps

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