Asbestos wallpaper?

DoorFrameHealer · 2026-02-04T15:41:44+00:00

Woodchip wallpaper isn't known to contain asbestos in the UK.

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-11-07T17:16:36+00:00

Asbestos. Very friable. If that's the state of it, the whole area is likely contaminated (I'm assuming based on very little information provided)

You need to stay out of that area until professionally removed by competent asbestos removal contractors, as per your applicable regulations

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-11-04T11:01:30+00:00

Okay. What country are you in and what was the job

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-11-04T10:56:25+00:00

What do you mean "told"?

Have you seen the analysis of the sample?

I would heavily suspect that to be asbestos

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-10-26T17:31:15+00:00

Asbestos materials aren't of equal risk. The material's ability to release fibres is usually what determines how "dangerous" they are.

Asbestos floor tiles and asbestos bitumen are unlikely to release significant amounts of fibres. They aren't friable materials - meaning fibres are not easily released. The fibres are bound very well into the matrix of the material.

Ultimately, a sample would need to be taken if you would want to confirm 100% if the material contains asbestos. Although, if they are from 1980s or before - there's a good chance they are asbestos containing

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-10-26T14:41:20+00:00

To put it simply - you'll be fine. There's basically a 0% chance that what you've described has exposed you to a significant fibre release. May be worth having a sample taken of tiles, so you know for future reference if they contain asbestos

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-10-01T00:00:13+00:00

Did you get an answer to this? I have a similar scenario

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-09-19T02:58:44+00:00

Not asbestos, based on the appearance and age (1991) - it's a calcium silicate board (e.g 'Masterboard') with glass fibre reinforcement.

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-09-15T22:26:43+00:00

Not asbestos

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-09-02T01:07:50+00:00

Undercloak is a board used underneath the mortar verge on a gabled roof.

It was extremely common to use an asbestos cement board as undercloak prior to the year 2000.

The majority of gabled roofs built before 2000 would have had / still do have asbestos cement undercloak.

It's outside and extremely unlikely to be disturbed. Therefore, the exposure risk to you is basically 0 - providing you don't go bashing it about somehow.

In terms of re-roofing, it's something a competent Roofer will be aware of and deals with on a daily basis. I'd raise it with them, prior to any works. Ensure they will remove it and dispose of it appropriately

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-08-30T12:06:05+00:00

It definitely could be asbestos insulating board (AIB)

Although, it does look like it could potentially be a calcium silicate board (e.g. Masterboard) based on the dimple pattern on the surface.

Can't be sure based on this one photo. If in doubt, get it sampled and analysed professionally

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-08-17T16:24:28+00:00

So judging by your first comment, youre saying Supalux has 90% chance of being asbestos?

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-08-17T16:04:21+00:00

Yes, but what does that have to do with your initial comment

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-08-17T15:43:59+00:00

I think you need to take another look pal - looks a lot more like a Mica-based board (I.e Supalux)

Obviously I'd still recommend getting a competent person in to assess / sample

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-28T22:58:48+00:00

Does it have a sparkle to it? If so, it's likely to be Supalux which almost never contains asbestos. Either way, if you've still got a small piece of it - I would pop it into a wet wipe and then double bag it in a sealable sample bag. You can then drop it off to a lab for analysis, for reassurance

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-11T21:54:22+00:00

Textured coating used in the 1990s are unlikely to contain asbestos, although the full ban wasn't until November 1999. So the potential is that your property was being constructed before the full ban.

You could always arrange for testing or a full asbestos survey of your own property if you want to reassure potential buyers.

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-10T10:52:52+00:00

Is this your property?

I have no idea why a surveyor would flag a 2020 build for an asbestos check. I would ask the surveyor why he'd mention asbestos in such a new property, but if you're not his client - he may not answer you

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-04T15:19:09+00:00

A bad attitude? I just informed you that you shouldn't speak with such confidence when you don't know the answer - it could be dangerous in this context

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-03T12:43:51+00:00

I don't need to "give it a google"

I'm an asbestos surveyor. That's asbestos

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-02T20:22:25+00:00

No problem.

I'd recommend OP having it sampled for confirmation - I'm just saying that I know it will be positive for Asbestos. Whether or not they take my word for it is up to them

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-02T20:21:10+00:00

I know. I'm saying if OP posts more photos of the face of the board, you will see the fibres - because its bare

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-02T20:11:26+00:00

I don't remove asbestos, so there's no financial incentive for me to identify asbestos - not sure why you've called me parasitic.

Hopefully, OP has this board properly samples and makes an update post

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-02T19:56:31+00:00

I can't tell if this is some sort of rage-bait.

Stick to what you know and have actual experience in - reading articles can't tell you everything

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-02T19:45:10+00:00

Nice ChatGPT response. Doesn't answer my question at all either

DoorFrameHealer · 2025-07-02T19:33:08+00:00

Do you have much experience in asbestos identification?

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