We just found out today (a repair person's opinion, not a professional one) that we have asbestos tiles in our basement. Our place was built in the 60is.
For the most part the tiles are in very good shape. Well... I am totally freaked out since the same tiles are also in our laundry room. Now, in the laundry room, right at the door step, there's quite a few of them that are broken, with parts missing, exposing black-type glue. I am sure one/both of us have thrown a few pieces in the trash over the last few years. We have lived this way and kicked the tiles around for about 5 years (low priority since it was in the utility room only).
So, how bad is this? Are we all going to die? Do I need a mask to go into basement?
I have small kids in the house.
We will be calling a professional to check it out.
For the most part the tiles are in very good shape. Well... I am totally freaked out since the same tiles are also in our laundry room. Now, in the laundry room, right at the door step, there's quite a few of them that are broken, with parts missing, exposing black-type glue. I am sure one/both of us have thrown a few pieces in the trash over the last few years. We have lived this way and kicked the tiles around for about 5 years (low priority since it was in the utility room only).
So, how bad is this? Are we all going to die? Do I need a mask to go into basement?
I have small kids in the house.
We will be calling a professional to check it out.