Renovation of buildings from 1955 and 1975, which pollutants should I expect?

  • Erstellt am 2021-03-09 08:50:02

Gille D

2021-03-09 08:50:02
  • #1
Hello,
I am going to spruce up the house of my childhood and since I have a certain pre-existing condition, I prefer to be a bit more cautious.

The data of the house would be: brick building from the 50s, exact year is not known, extension 75 in Ytong.
Of course, there is no list of the materials used back then, so the question is what should I pay attention to?
Respiratory protection and protective suits are, for example, mandatory when removing the glass wool.
The possible contamination from wood preservatives in the roof truss and other wooden components would be a topic; what form of test can be done there, and you are welcome to recommend appropriate service providers to me.
Regarding asbestos, I have already read about parquet adhesives here; with which other materials must I still expect asbestos?
What other dangers are there?
 

MatzeDunien

2021-03-09 15:38:03
  • #2
Hello,

besides the insulation, asbestos wastewater pipes are possible, roofing or in the facade [Eternit]. I had all of that...
Tile adhesive can also contain asbestos.
I would ask the health department where asbestos could still be hidden and where the nearest laboratory is.
Maybe you can also send samples to the laboratory after consultation. Hiring an expert who also takes the samples would of course be best.
Please always observe protective measures.

Best regards
Mathias
 

11ant

2021-03-09 20:58:49
  • #3
The 50s were also after the war, which raises hopes for a fully preserved building file, and the renovation architect from 1975 could also have shed some light on the existing structure at that time.
 

Gille D

2021-03-10 06:50:52
  • #4
Thank you for the hint, I tried it, it was unsuccessful. I would indeed have liked to avoid measuring everything myself.
 

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