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Posted by Duane Bozarth on August 3, 2005, 5:47 pm
SQLit wrote:
>
> > Knowing that Asbestos now banned in many jurisdictions.
> >
> > I need to put a heat shield above my wood stove flue because where it
> > enters the masonry it is only 14 inches below the floor joists above, not
> > the required 18 inches. Shield will be fastened to and spaced about one
> inch
> > below the ceiling joists meeting Fire Dept. inspection and insurance
> > requirements.
> >
> > Happen to have a suitable piece quarter inch asbestos sheet which needs
> > trimming. The cutting length will be about 30 inches. Also will drill four
> > or six holes. Probably do this by hand rather than power tools to avoid
> > cracking the sheet and/or blowing dust around.
> >
> > Intend to cut outside with asbestos soaking wet, wearing a mask. And will
> > carefully wipe up and bury any wet dust/residue underground under trees.
> >
> > Any comments on this please.
> >
> > Or maybe should I just fashion a piece of sheet metal for a heat shield?
> >
> > Later if/when I 'finish' the existing vertical poured concrete wall behind
> > the wood stove, a similar spacing situation will occur and a heat shield
> may
> > be required behind the burning unit itself.
>
> Inquiring minds have to know. Why do you have a sheet of hazardous materials
> laying around?
> Burying the pieces that is not smart either.
>
> Personally I would not install asbestos anything. When you sell your house
> this becomes a disclosure issue.
> a layer or 2 of 5/8 fire rock would do the trick and not be on anyone's
> list.
> Your really sure about the "Fire Dept. inspection and insurance
> requirements. "? What about the building department? I find it hard to
> imagine my insurance company liking the idea of installing asbestos.
Solid sheet isn't the problem w/ asbestos--it's airborne particles that
are the issue although the very word seems to strike fear wherever it's
even uttered any more... :(
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