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Could this be asbestos in ceiling?

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cloughie100 · 13/09/2016 16:58

We are renovating 1920s house, part of ceiling just fallen in- could this asbestos or is hairy bit just horsehair from plaster? I'm not sure how helpful this picture is

Could this be asbestos in ceiling?
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wowfudge · 13/09/2016 19:49

Looks like woodworm to me.

lalalonglegs · 13/09/2016 19:52

Get it tested - there are labs that will do it for about £25, you just post off a small sample. No one can tell you just by looking at a photo.

wowfudge · 13/09/2016 20:06

Judging by all the holes and the wood dust, there's definitely woodworm. The hairs may well be remnants of plaster. Isn't asbestos lighter in colour?

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