is this Asbestos (pic)

[Joony]

I'm going to run cat5 at home, what kind of insulation is this?

pics

 

[shekondar]

Looks like fiberglass or maybe cellulose (sp?)
How old is the house? If it's less than 20 years or so you don't need to worry about asbestos.

 

[Shockwave]

If you need to know for sure take a peice in to get tested. I'd say its blown in fiberglass though

 

[Joony]

house is made in 1954, located in suburban chicago.

 

[HappyPuppy]

It looks like blown in fiberglass insulation. How old is the house or structure? Asbestos hasn't been used for decades and I don't recall it ever being blown in.

If you require ultimate peace of mind you can put a small amount in a zip lock bag and have it tested. It isn't that expensive.

 

[Xionide]

Most likely

 

[oniq]

Taste it

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Do a search and send in a sample. The EPA should have a listing.

Try burning some and see what residue is left. Asbestos wont burn.

Most of the cheap blown in insulation is pulverized newspaper.

Old sprayed on ceilings can be asbestos laden.

Hope this helps

 

[Blain]

Looks like old nasty fiberglass to me.

 

[Homerboy]

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RE:is this Asbestos (pic)
its blown fiberglass just dont roll around in the sh!t and wear a face mask, hat and TIGHT clothes regardless or you'll be itching for months

 

[Joony]

fiberglass eh? might as well wear a hazmat suit, dang.

 

[Homerboy]

Originally posted by: Joony
fiberglass eh? might as well wear a hazmat suit, dang.

yeah it aint gonna be confortable for him.... duct tape those pants legs, waist line and sleeves!
and SHOWER AFTER!!!!!!

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

This is not fun, but if you get covered with the itchies, an ice cold shower scrubbing lightly with a wash cloth works.

The cold water causes the pores to squeeze shut, forcing the fiberglass out. Not 100% fix. Do not take a hot shower.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Blain
Looks like old nasty fiberglass to me.

Agreed.
You need to update it as that stuff looks like it stopped working years ago. Heck union fiberglass wish's it had it as easy as yours does


But no that is not asbestos

 

[OrganizedChaos]

Originally posted by: Homerboy

Originally posted by: Joony
fiberglass eh? might as well wear a hazmat suit, dang.

yeah it aint gonna be confortable for him.... duct tape those pants legs, waist line and sleeves!
and SHOWER AFTER!!!!!!

safety glasses too! eyes are expensive