Snafu
2015-04-06 11:58:15
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Hello! Happy Easter!
First of all: I don’t even know if I’m in the right place here. Please forgive me if I seem clueless. Unfortunately, I’m not well versed in this topic.
My husband and I are tenants of a very dilapidated old building (built in 1901). We now have the opportunity to purchase the property, which has not been fundamentally renovated since the 1950s.
Unfortunately, it is contaminated with asbestos, has lead pipes, and has been painted with lead paint. The question now is to what extent it would be possible to renovate such things by ourselves. Neither of us is a professional.
Are there ways to find out how high the asbestos contamination in the indoor air is? Apparently, the previous owners stored [Eternit] in the attic. Is it possible to dispose of this oneself, or is a specialist company needed?
The property has an old tiled stove from 1930, which apparently does not meet the emissions standards. The chimney sweep told us we would have to shut it down. However, I have heard that an exception is possible if the tiled stove is historic. It is exceptionally artistically crafted.
I would appreciate responses or—if I am in the wrong forum—a hint as to where else I could ask.
Thank you!
First of all: I don’t even know if I’m in the right place here. Please forgive me if I seem clueless. Unfortunately, I’m not well versed in this topic.
My husband and I are tenants of a very dilapidated old building (built in 1901). We now have the opportunity to purchase the property, which has not been fundamentally renovated since the 1950s.
Unfortunately, it is contaminated with asbestos, has lead pipes, and has been painted with lead paint. The question now is to what extent it would be possible to renovate such things by ourselves. Neither of us is a professional.
Are there ways to find out how high the asbestos contamination in the indoor air is? Apparently, the previous owners stored [Eternit] in the attic. Is it possible to dispose of this oneself, or is a specialist company needed?
The property has an old tiled stove from 1930, which apparently does not meet the emissions standards. The chimney sweep told us we would have to shut it down. However, I have heard that an exception is possible if the tiled stove is historic. It is exceptionally artistically crafted.
I would appreciate responses or—if I am in the wrong forum—a hint as to where else I could ask.
Thank you!