Is this Asbestos?! (120 Year Old House Renovation)

[@dj1NM3]

What's funny is that recent renovations in a staff toilet found the word "CONTAIN ASBESTOS" in red lettering across the back of a piece of ripped out plasterboard ("gyprock" / "sheetrock"), that when sent out for testing, turned out to not contain any asbestos at all. When the broken pieces were later put back together, the red lettering spelt out "DOES NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS". At least we got to laugh about it afterwards.

[@jomarcentermjm]

should called abestos-free

[@jscook54]

Actually you are being smart about getting substances tested regardless of results. I pay for peace of mind. This was an interesting video even though no building done.

[@greenknitter]

Would have been smarter to get flooring testing for it before she took up some in a previous video.

[@scuzz152]

Very wise to have the samples tested, Laura. Asbestos was the miracle product until the 1970's. My family is from the Eastern Townships in Quebec, Canada. The Jeffrey mine was the world's largest open pit asbestos mine and the town beside the mine was named Asbestos. My father got his first teaching job there in the 50's. He told me that when the mine workers finished their shifts, their cars would be all white from the dust from the pit. He said that the women in the town would always have to shake all the white dust off their laundry when they took it off the clothesline. Frightening to imagine now!

[@punker1blink8boy2]

This video was actually great and honestly one of the less glamorous sides of old houses. If this were a network DIY show they would have skimmed over this in 2 minutes and the problem would have been fixed. Actually seeing your process and all the concerns, and then relief, were a lot more compelling and actually informative to watch! Can't wait to see the follow up!

[@gamernick1533]

A few years ago, shortly after moving into my own house, I pulled out all of the loft insulation. It was old, awful stuff. I had pulled it all out of the loft, dumped it on the landing (next to mine and my daughter's bedroom), through all the living areas and into the garden. As soon as I had stopped to look at it, I had a sudden pang of sheer panic, anyone that visited my house and saw it had the same concern. Although I knew there wasn't really anything to do about it, for months I couldn't stop thinking about it, it literally kept me up/woke me up in the night. I eventually had it tested and I cannot express relief that it was just a really old, nasty type of fibreglass (still not great but better than the alternative). I actually hugged the guy that came to inspect it, I was so relieved as my daughter was only 2 at the time and the thought that my carelessness could have permanently harmed her was more than I could bear. If in doubt GET IT CHECKED.

[@ichhalt3893]

I wear PPE even if working with modern insulation, i really don't trust that stuff (especially if working inside) :D

[@kleinerELM]

@@ichhalt3893 This is exactly what you should do! Always wear protection gear handling dust prone insulation.

[@gamernick1533]

@@ichhalt3893 I was all PPE'd up, I was more concerned about the loose fibres of what was potentially asbestos flying around, particularly near my daughter's bedroom. I'll never be too careful now though, even the slightest hint that something isn't right and I'd have someone in to test it first.

[@kristin.1124]

The perks of Laura making a 12 min long video about asbestos: ✔️ adorable Smudo & Laura scenes 🤩 ✔️ Felix as the cameraman & off-voice just adds a lot of great interactivity ✔️ Laura reading Wikipedia articles (could also be a podcast format for your long podcast episode 😁) ✔️ So many emotions, I love it 'cause it's so human...sad Laura & happy Laura & making plans Laura ✔️ One circus dog presentation 😅 I'm happy for you that it's "just" in the exterior & am very much looking forward to the next house videos 🤩

[@l.n.4929]

Honestly, there is nothing boring about that - there are still so many old houses containing it in one place or the other, and it is better to have an idea of what to do and not to just "go with it"... Awareness is key. So many old houses are sold right now, and before willing DIYers sicken themselves in the longterm it is a great vid to get reminded of the matter.

[@ironwood1621]

You don’t want to mess with asbestos. Years ago, in America, they found schools that had a lot of asbestos, especially around pipes. Also, love the shot of your dog in the blanket. So cute.

[@michaelcima5772]

It’s great you posted this video. Being careful about asbestos, lead, etc. is really important for those of us that like working on old houses. Cheers

[@watahyahknow]

yeah theres probably lead paint in all the layers that are on the doors and stuff , should only be dangerous when ingested but stull sumting to be carefull about (no sanding as you breathe in the dust , using paintstripper or a burner and scraper should be better )

[@GeekusKhaniCAs]

If you wet asbestos down, you don't get dust, so there is much less risk to you all while working.

[@GrayRaceCat]

@@watahyahknow Using "a burner and scraper" is also bad, due to the risk of inhaling lead in the paint fumes.

[@evensgrey]

@@GrayRaceCat The boiling point of lead is 2022 K. If you breath in a gas at that temperature, the last thing you have to worry about is it being toxic. Now, lots of nasty vapors can be released from the binders used in paints as they go through thermal break down, but they won't contain lead vapor.

[@GrayRaceCat]

@@evensgrey You are right, I fixed it. What I meant was that lead in the paint fumes is a hazard.

[@johnwebberley6710]

I worked with asbestos 50 years ago, and for the last 30 years I have been plagued with irreversable lung conditions which get slowly worse as time go's by so keep being cautios if you think you might be dealing with asbestos

[@siiiriously3226]

damn, i´m sorry, dude! i hope you have some union or other legal support, who got a good deal for you from the company (i assumed) you worked for. not that that´s really a replacement, but medical conditions tend to not be cheap to deal with. all the best to you!

[@lucillekenney8311]

I'm sorry. I hope you've at least been compensated. Health problems are expensive. ❤️

[@aqeelaansari921]

What is asbestos

[@johnwebberley6710]

@@aqeelaansari921 a nasty natural substance which when inhaled as dust becomes very dangerous

[@raebuilds4586]

I never thought a video about asbestos could be shot so beautifully 🤣

[@laurakampf]

Thanks friend!

[@robertcaruthers3496]

I’m new to this communication platform, on a semi-related matter, I was remodeling an “old” house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, converting a interior window opening into a doorway, when I discovered aluminum wiring. Long story short; I spent 3 days searching for “used” aluminum wire. At that time there were no connections available for alum./copper. I believe there is now. If I may comment on your drill press lubricant device; ditch the motor for a simple “loose” impeller or piston to keep the lube mixed before each use. Find some smaller tubing (maybe medical) used for oxygen or intravenous tubing that have pinch devices that can regulate flow. Your shop varies in temperature a lot. You will need to create a way to “stiffen” and move it as needed, this may simply be accomplished by wrapping the tubing with insulated solid core copper wire. You can turn the feed off by raising the tip of the feed tube above the reservoir level, so it can’t leak(if the connections are tight). Having been in the hospital a lot recently, I’ve had a lot of time to observe and think about that little”mind worm” you placed into my brain, it really helped to pass the time! PS love to see your G/S in the shop. -Robert von Colorado.

[@diannadarling699]

@@robertcaruthers3496 I think aluminum/copper wire is a fire hazard and no longer used or allowed… I might be misunderstanding your comment tho

[@Deeply-k3t]

The news is actually good. Yes, your expenses will be more but your beautiful house will not only look good after, it will be healthy and keep you safe. Keep smiling.

[@Lalelu931]

Honestly this wasn't a boring video at all! So entertaining, funny and i was crossing my fingers sooooo hard, waiting to find out if you had asbestos in the house. Well done, like always!

[@jenchan4817]

It’s generally best to test. When we had the asbestos abatement company at my dad’s house for estimates, he just told us what we should get tested and helped collect the sample. Some of the flooring he thought was worth testing came back positive and some came back negative. He was an expert in asbestos removal, and he couldn’t tell by just looking.

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

That sucks to hear. Restoring house poses so many more problems than building from scratch (asbestos, mold, load bearing walls). Hope everything goes well with the removal and stay strong!

[@nicolascomesse7432]

Laura, I feel relieved hearing at the end of the video, about you reconsidering how the wall thing went. This is the power of the community you built: we all feel involved in your projects, but even more in your safety.

[@ScottishB0b]

Did you test the plaster? We found some in the old paster (and lathe) walls. It isn't terrible; we had to hire an abatement firm to remove it and clean the building. They dealt with everything I wasn't allowed to continue work until that team was done. For me it wasn't the 1632 plaster but the parts of the house that had been updated (since the 1900s)

[@VeretenoVids]

OMG! I tested a whole bunch of stuff in my 120 year old house, but never thought it might be in the PLASTER!!! Well, guess it's off to test that now...

[@VisionaryGardener]

Yes, it absolutely could be in the plaster. In some cases, it's even in old drywall. I'm surprised Laura didn't have to have a company that knows what to test come in to collect the samples. This was far from being a thorough investigation of the potential surfaces that could be affected. I'm very glad she did get some of them tested, though.

[@danoconnell1833]

I'm SO relieved you got it checked. As a former construction worker who worked mostly on old houses, I've been thinking about it since you bought the house. And just to reassure you, This was NOT a boring video! 😁

[@madcow266]

I'm in the middle of buying a house built in 1908 so this is actually really helpful. We're going to test everything but I still feel like I'm going into this with so little information. THANK YOU!

[@mosermarcel1970]

This house is an old pitman's house. In the Rhenish hill country, these houses were traditionally clad with slate shingles. This style of building extended into the Sauerland region. Unfortunately, the slate shingles were often replaced by Eternit shingles during renovations. Normally, the upper third of the façade of these houses was covered with slate shingles.

[@HistoricHomePlans]

I love the style! I have seen them with painted plaster on the lower paint and slate above. That looks very nice.

[@mosermarcel1970]

@@HistoricHomePlans In the passed years i've lived in a ole Pitmans house in Wildberg in the rheinisches Bergland near Gummersbach. A stone in the old houses fundament has an engravement 1725. I thinkt it's was the stepstone of this old house. In the rooftop over my sleeping room lives approximately 75 bats. These are very pretty creatures. In Summertime it flees around us in the night. Sometimes my wife has one of this little "gangsters" in her long black hair. In the Town my wife was known as the "Bat nurse."

[@Liofa73]

Slate will be pricey. Maybe there’s a modern alternative with the same look.

[@spot1401]

yeah, start with a clean slate, they say

[@kalebrosenberg8294]

I love these old slate cladded houses

[@Sukrim]

I still find it amazing that it is enough to snip off a few small pieces, send it to a lab and in less than a week(!) you get a full report about what's in there as well as a mandate to properly get rid of a harmful substance to ensure you don't hurt yourself or others. All the best with your project and thanks for still taking comments seriously, even though I'm sure it is sometimes exhausting to read through all these opinions with very little opportunity to check if someone's an actual expert in the field or just trolling. Schöne Grüße aus dem Nachbarland rauf in den Norden und weiter so! :-)

[@Screamingtut]

Laura, here in the USA, these cement board shingles can be just covered up, and a house wrap covering the old shingles, as long as they are not crumbling apart. you can build over it. this is what they did to our old house that was built around the 1920s. Our family, live in it for 65 years until our parents and uncle passed away.

[@hafusan]

in the TÜV (German technical inspection association) report Laura read it says she has the obligation to remove it. And German law being as it is (around building as well as most other areas), they mean that. With this being a publicly documented project there is no possibility now to not oblige. Consumer protection and "doing things properly" can be unfortunately costly in this country but in the end it is with good reason (my personal opinion)

[@markvolmer1280]

You have a truly endearing way of taking your viewers through the ups and downs.

[@retu3510]

I'm really glad you got everything tested :) Much better feeling to watch the future videos on the house.

[@MsYingyang2]

Yes, I love this show!

[@ronaldhirschauer8546]

Your positive attitude is wonderful. I liked this video because it was very informative. I restored a house built in 1894 and had many of these same problems. It is important to share the information, but also to help people understand things can be managed and knowledge, not fear should influence decisions making. Keep going! You are awesome!

[@stevedahl3689]

I had exactly the same exterior Cementous tiles which contained asbestos. We were legally able to "lock the asbestos down" by painting the tiles. This keeps the asbestos from becoming fibrous. So, unless you were planning on disturbing your exterior tile siding you should not have to remove them. Of course, things are different in each country. Good luck!!!

[@nancydenmark1614]

We had a similar situation and we were able to paint the tiles as long as we didn’t disturb them. We were not able to repair or replace any broken tiles but after painting the outside walls it looked good.

[@stevedahl3689]

@@nancydenmark1614 Our home looked awesome also after we painted!!

[@fkiesel9442]

I think it isn't getting any easier to get rid of asbestos in the future. Most of the asbestos has already been handled here in Germany and because of this, the number of companies, that maintain their certification to deal with asbestos is getting smaller. Almost any roofer used to have the certification, but now you already have to search for companies that can do it. Probably it’s a good idea to deal with it now when it is still possible to do it for a reasonable price. It may get really expensive in the future, when you have to employ a super-specialized company from far away that can charge a premium because they are among the few that can deal with it.

[@edualbergaria10]

Laura, you are my hero! And I loved be able to see you in a day that nothing worked. I could feel that you didn't want to leave the couch. That's happened to me a lot those years and knowing that even you can go through this make me feel human, normal. Thank you for the courage to show it. Kisses from Brazil

[@jeanhawken4482]

Always respectful to have products tested. Great work

[@lurchie]

"Such a boring video." Any video starring Smudo is a good video! :)

[@waderue]

this is not a boring video I love to watch you it lets into your life and who you are

[@matthewbennett7604]

Great that you followed got process, slowed down, got the tests done and listened to the results.

[@bobd5119]

Laura, you are the best! Keep learning. Keep teaching.

[@rchobby1979]

Don’t think it is about being right or wrong Laura. Nobody’s trying to win. We are just concerned something bad might happen to you, we all just want to see you safe and putting out nice videos for years to come!

[@TobyMole]

This was actually super interesting! Seeing the process of what you did to get it tested, how the results come and that you have to get certified company to remove and dispose is good info. Thank you for sharing!

[@TaistoUuslail]

Here in Estonia we have old asbestos consisting eternit still on the roofs. I have been sadly working with these plates - taking them down, braking them, even brushing these on the roof with steelbrush to take off the moss. Still alive, but not happy about it. We have the knowledge that it is dangerous when it brakes, when the flying dust comes loose. We can take it down ourselves, but need to take it to the trashyard into special box. And pay for that. Luckily new eternit doesn't have it. Asbestos was used as bonding component in the past. Take care! U gonna live :) Lovely house you got

[@billberger]

I had the same issues with my 70 year old building I bought in Detroit. It is not fun but it is a huge relief when you know its gone.

[@petraaberg9078]

Hello!! Thanks fore a super nice super good channel !! I had a house from 1880 that was clad with eternit. In Sweden you have to remove eternit yourself .. my husband and I did it early in the morning when it was windless, covered the ground with corrugated cardboard and dressed us in full-covering clothes and a mask. It was not a difficult job to do and we managed to remove most of the tiles in whole pieces, which is important for the asbestos. We placed all waste on a covered trailer which we then drove to the recycling center and left. Brushed the entire facade when it was clean from eternit. Then it was just to put a new panel on the facade. We threw away all the clothes and shoes we used afterwards. Another thing we discovered was that we had eternit pipes for all the valves that we had to replace as well ... Good luck with your nice house !! 💗

[@robgeib1723]

You got this! Now you know what it's good for and where to look for it. I'm enjoying your journey though this and learning about German building technics from when your house was built.

[@nikishazechiel6848]

So smart to get tested!! And I speak English natively and I still can't spell to save my life so I am so impressed that you can!!

[@Swimdeep]

Smart and responsible actions taken. You are such a good person Laura. Also loved hearing you speak German. Your accent is familiar; i lived in the Rhineland Palatinate for six years.

[@michelleborchardt199]

So happy to hear you’re safe inside the house and can continue with the work within your home! Thank you for sharing your adventures in making your house the home of your dreams!❤

[@saravictor4983]

You don’t need to, wouldn’t have to , and shouldn’t apologize. It’s your house and you’re doing it all yourself. That’s the amazing thing.

[@bernardleighan3218]

It has been said before, but it is worth repeating. You learn more from your mistakes than your successes. Thank you for being woman enough to accept that you can and invariably will make those mistakes and hold yourself accountable. God bless you.

[@TheDr002]

I think it's worth being careful and testing the insulation as well if you plan to do any projets where you open a wall/go to an attic (even if it's just running electrical cables or something). Vermiculite insulation was frequently used in walls and attics and it's mostly asbestos fibres, super easy to disturb, therefore warrants proper care and handling.

[@andrewbeaumont5492]

No Vermiculite is NOT asbestos.

[@TheDr002]

@@andrewbeaumont5492 at the time it was. Sorry I wasn't clear, modern vermiculite is perfectly safe.

[@VisionaryGardener]

@@andrewbeaumont5492 old vermiculite insulation absolutely contained asbestos. I lived in a house that had to have it removed specifically because it contained asbestos.

[@JoshuaRes]

Not boring! appreciate the sharing. Working on our house from 1950 I am constantly uncertain if I am unearthing leaded paint, asbestos, or other dangerous substances.

[@haphazard1342]

It's great to see these behind the scenes for the realities of renovating old buildings. Don't be discouraged Laura, we enjoy this part of the journey too! Especially we enjoy having feedback taken seriously. Complainers on the Internet aren't always right, but they're not always wrong either. Reflecting on your work and thinking about how to do things better shows growth as well as engaging the community.

[@MardieMar]

Very informative, thank you! When we bought our 1930s house we needed to sign a waiver saying we accepted the asbestos that was found in the inspection. Luckily it's only in the roof of our shed, so no hurry in replacing it. I wonder what will be today's "asbestos" in 50 years - microplastics probably...

[@chrisherbert4454]

The vid is not boring it's good to make people aware of it many of us jump head first into projects like this.

[@mopemaster]

Sehr cool, dass Du uns so detailliert mit auf die Reise nimmst. :)

[@morganna8503]

So happy to hear that none of the stuff you already worked with contains it. 💜

[@Brownstone31]

Love the positive attitude.

[@rebekahfrye7934]

No advice - just sending you lots of love and thanks for sharing what you do. You are amazing!

[@charlesnicholson5715]

I had that siding on my home in Minnesota. I was told my professional installers that as long as you don't disturb the integrity of the siding, it's fine to leave it as is. If you are going to remove it, then you need to do abatement.

[@beglitchery]

Not a boring video at all, I am fascinated and getting educated. I plan on buying an old home (at least 100yrs old) and I know I’ll probably face the same concerns so thank you for showing the process

[@timgomez1084]

I'm loving the house renovation, it reminds me of when I did mine a few years ago. Mine also had asbestos on the garage roof. The guys who removed it told me that concreted asbestos is the safest version as it's contained unless smashed, it's also the easiest (and cheapest) to remove. I'm sure it will all work out okay.

[@barefootlyrooted]

Absolutely not a boring video! You conveyed some important information!

[@hafusan]

hey, not a boring video. It's a good "imma drink some coffee before having to leave for classes in 20m" or "let's enjoy this coffee break with a video"-length.

[@KNPrince]

Mack is a good boy... I bet he brings out a lot of joy and contentment.. He's likely a great companion! Wishing you all the best on the restoration of your new house and am looking forward to following along with you, Laura as you work on it.. Take care.. Stay Healthy.. Hello from Canada!

[@davebauerart]

I am curious, did the laboratory do a smell test on the shingles, or use a microscope? It's good to have information so you know how to proceed safely! Good luck, it will be worth it to get back to the original look.

[@DrRusty5]

It is a visual examination/comparison of a sample using a microscope.

[@davebauerart]

Aha, smell test is funnier though!

[@shortsweettoo]

The graphed test results highly suggest testing via HPLC. So probably both.

[@bastianschwarz2784]

The graphs and images likely suggest the use of a scanning electron microscope, coupled with an energy-dispersive X-ray detector. This is a quite common technique in the quantification of bound asbestos or other mineral fibers

[@Brownstone31]

I think one lab tech bites a piece off and spits it into the air and the other tech catches it. That’s what I heard anyway.

[@GlennBrockett]

Very happy you didn't leave us hanging for the reply. I am glad it is only the exterior of the house.

[@girlshawn]

So glad you got it figured out

[@uriadnarouge9273]

Educational video, not boring at all. I didn't know about any of this. Thank you for sharing.

[@fenna_pel]

If nothing else, your video raises asbestos awareness. That's never a bad thing... Hope there are no more nasty surprises with the house. Thx for the video :)

[@guymontana5338]

It was over 2 decades ago, but it used to be ok in Arizona to caulk all the seams, have a high quality paint primer, and 3 additional top coats of paint to seal it all in. I have no idea if that’s even legal any more. Nor do I live in Arizona anymore. But it might be worth it to check out if thats a legal safe solution where your at Laura!

[@ALAPINO]

If it smells like Asbestos, tastes like Asbestos... pardon me? I have how many years are you giving me to live, Doctor?

[@Chinews773]

Your nose hair saved u, oh u eat it also then prob 30 years from exposure

[@random1za]

Thank you for the video Laura! You said it was a boring video but I don't think so at all. Documenting and sharing set back like this, especially in your super genuine and chill style and produced so beautifully too, is helpful, interesting and important for your audience who are into this stuff. Great job!

[@sarahscraftyallsorts6482]

It’s always best to get things checked. So glad the internal tests came back negative. I could tell just by looking at the shingles they had asbestos‘s in then. But like you said there ok unless you disturb them. I had a uncle that worked with asbestos back in the 70s and 80s and unfortunately he developed asbestosis and passed away with it. A horrendous form of cancer. As he brought home the fibres on his clothes, His 4 kids were tested and all tested positive for it. Only one the youngest has developed cancer. There all 50+ and the other 3 are fit and well. Stay safe wile renovating. I just came across your channel last week and have been binge watching your so talented xx

[@veron6984]

Love watching your videos...still smiling after you received the dreaded confirmation of asbestos..Don't let it grind you down.. Hope the rest of the renovation goes smoothly. 🤞

[@iamlyncs]

So glad you tested and so sorry to hear about the cost! Yikes! But will totally be worth it, you got this Laura!!! Loved the video btw, learned a lot!

[@RealAndySkibba]

Glad you're being as safe as-best-os you can.

[@drain_001]

You don't have to apologize, we're your hive mind. I'm glad you listened to us Laura :)

[@NickGranville]

I’m glad you took this seriously and got it tested. Asbestos is no joke. Gets in the lungs and kills people later in life. Best get it sorted. Good luck

[@watahyahknow]

if she was to not test it and just started to remove it , she probably wouldve had a building inspector shutting her down , and the costs and fines for having the stuff tested and the grounds sanitized wuldve been a lot higher than wat she has to pay now germany is pretty anal about regulations

[@MianCowell]

I'm worried about what her scrap dealer did!

[@Liofa73]

Fair play on revisiting the load bearing walls.

[@pgauldie]

Love the dog tricks, u got my like there. You will get it done. It will look amazing. Thanx for being real, authentic, vulnerable. That is why I love your channel an look forward to every one of them.

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

Also is a thing with old paint having lead in it. So I’m glad you checked.

[@melissareid640]

Safety and health first. This is much better news than it could have been. 💝🙏💝

[@chazington1405]

No need for apologies! We all just want to make sure you are safe

[@spiksplinter]

Where I live you can order a goverment asbestor removal kit with all the things you need to remove it yourself (masks, bags, airtight suits, instructions) and afterwards to can dispose of it at the recycling center. A shame you dont have it in Germany because it saves quite a bit of monney. Also Laura i find it admirable how you deal with youtube comments!

[@Jehty_]

I always find it irritating when people start a sentence with "Where I live" and then never say where that magical place is.

[@heyimamaker]

The floor you are sitting on reminds me of the flooring that my elementary school had, they tore it out and left big piles they we were playing in... Glad we were not playing in a pile of Asbestos!

[@bejo-108]

Great positive attitude

[@lindaroyal8161]

I have owned 2 houses with Hazzard issues to deal with. One, the exterior was painted with lead based paint, inspections said as long as it was not disturbed I did not have to remove it. I opted to go with vinyl siding. My current house, 75 years old, has the same exact exterior shingles as yours. Ordinance/permits says as long as it's not disturbed it can stay. About half of the house, the siding was covered with T 1-11, looks like wide bead board and then painted. It looks really good. I will be finishing the rest of the exterior the same way. I'm in US/Florida.

[@HistoricHomePlans]

9:25 NOT! a boring video. This is very informative and hopefully help many people who are restoring old houses. It is very good for us to save and restore the old houses but we must understand what we are doing. Also, your man who rubbed the two pieces of exterior shingle together and smelled it ... I guess he was not so expert as he thought!

[@katharinabruns9480]

Hey, ist doch super! Die 3.000-5.000 Euro holst du locker wieder damit raus, dass du viel selber machen kannst. Ich freue mich auf jeden Fall, dass du kein Asbest im Haus hast und du hast auf jeden Fall alles richtig gemacht: Besser testen als krank werden! Ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Videos der Hausrenovierung!

[@deniseovaldson22]

Laura - Good job! Let the Professionals get rid of the Asbestos, and dispose of it propertly. Keep up the Good work of the renovation of your home!!! Love from Los Angeles, CA

[@GarethBranwyn]

I was bumming out along with you. Thanks for the comic relief of the Max trick. Made me LOL.

[@marryannc7691]

I’m glad you got it checked. Asbestos lung cancer is deadly. My uncle died from it. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@rosemcgrail7873]

Really enjoying your videos. I also own an old house and I have asbestos shingles on the outside. They aren’t harmful if they are intact and they are very sturdy. They can be painted or covered with all sorts of things - I have vinyl siding on my house. Best of luck with your renovations.

[@Lazymaze0883]

your dog trick is my absolute highlight. Made my Day!!!

[@geekbruin]

I’m so glad you posted this boring video. And your joyousness despite the setback is inspiring. Also, I’m going to teach my dog that trick now. 😂 Sending love from Los Angeles.

[@iamaduckquack]

Best of luck to your friend who got a jolly good sniff of the external asbestos.

[@Doluses]

Good that you take this seriusly, not to be smug but several people pointed this out in your first video 2 months ago.

[@sydneyevans2637]

Laura, you are a very smart and accomplished young lady. You are following the right path with the safety measures. The research you are doing now will pay off in the future. Don't forget to also use your intuition. If you have doubts about your project, get professionals to check them out. One bit of advice is to document all that you do. Dates, pictures, permits, etc. I wish you the very best on your project and look forward to seeing your vision come true.

[@nonameHEF]

Das Video ist überhaupt nicht langweilig. Vielen Dank für das Video. Ich habe ein Garagendach mit Asbestplatten und weiß daher wovon du sprichst. Hatte auch eine Probe eingeschickt und dann erfahren das Asbest enthalten ist.

[@bloodonthesnow]

It's cool you are showing us every step of the journey, not just what's going perfect. Loving all the house videos.

[@garynovak7977]

In the States we call abestos removal an abatement. We did it in our home for the flooring in the basement. It was expensive but worth it to have it done right. You won't regret your decision and you will love the peace of mind you get from having it done right.

[@niklas6004]

8:37 Au = Goooooold. Your house is made of solid gold :)

[@newenergyawakening]

Great video.....anyone renovating an old house needs to know about asbestos, and watching your experience was an interesting way to learn.

[@laurentbigayon2288]

You're right most important : be safe

[@odiesclips7621]

You are such a sweet person. I wish you much success with your new house. It will be great!! Dan, from Hebron, Kentucky.

[@zerocool2352]

We love you Laura. :)