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Do-it-yourself asbestos removal?

For certain asbestos applications that you can remove via do-it-yourself, we recommend that you always call in a professional. The necessary knowledge and skill are required to be able to do this safely. Before we explain what we may or may not remove ourselves, we must distinguish between bonded and non-bonded asbestos applications. In tightly bound applications, the asbestos fibers have a good relationship with the binding material, such as cement, bitumen, resin, plastic, etc. In non-bonded or loosely bound applications, the asbestos fibers are not or only slightly bound by a binding material and the asbestos fibers can be released much more easily such as plaster containing asbestos, asbestos cord, asbestos cardboard, etc. Intact bonded asbestos can be removed both inside and outside. If there is damage, you may only remove bonded asbestos yourself if it is on the outside of the building. Damaged asbestos applications or asbestos in poor condition can easily crush or break. You may therefore only remove damaged or weathered asbestos if no one is around and on condition that the asbestos application is not further crushed or damaged during the removal. Seals, cords or other woven material may also be removed by DIY, however, we also strongly recommend that you call in a professional because this concerns non-bonded or loosely bound asbestos. a recognized asbestos remover. Always use the correct personal protection measures when you want to remove asbestos via do-it-yourself!