Hi, I just joined so not really sure where to post this. Basically I just found out that we used to have Asbestos in the roof of our boiler room and my brother and dad took it down about 25 years ago. Apparently my dad knew it was Asbestos and thought if my brother was going to be in there a lot they should take it down. From what I've read though it's the disturbing of the Asbestos and the subsequent dust that is more of a problem than just the Asbestos being there. Unfortunately I can't ask my dad about it now as he's passed away so I have no idea what he did with the Asbestos, probably dumped it somewhere-though back 25years ago there probably weren't so many regulations about getting a professional in and getting rid of the Asbestos safely.
Anyway my question is- is there still a threat from 25 years ago? I go into the room on a regular basis and only just found out there used to be Asbestos there and I know the dust can't be seen and hangs around for years. Also, could my brother now have a health risk as he took down the Asbestos in the room and also took down with my other brother my grandfather's shed full of Asbestos about 10 years ago. Also have no idea where they dumped that Asbestos either. Maybe I'm being over cautious but it seems pretty irresponsible of them and something to worry about right? Not that I can do anything about it now.
Hope someone can answer, thanks.
Anyway my question is- is there still a threat from 25 years ago? I go into the room on a regular basis and only just found out there used to be Asbestos there and I know the dust can't be seen and hangs around for years. Also, could my brother now have a health risk as he took down the Asbestos in the room and also took down with my other brother my grandfather's shed full of Asbestos about 10 years ago. Also have no idea where they dumped that Asbestos either. Maybe I'm being over cautious but it seems pretty irresponsible of them and something to worry about right? Not that I can do anything about it now.
Hope someone can answer, thanks.