Q&A on the level of asbestos content of fiberboard sheathing products.

This article series discusses potential asbestos hazards for fiberboard panels, sheathing, insulating board & ceiling coverings or tiles.

FAQs on Asbestos Content in Insulating Board Products

These questions & answers about the asbestos content of fiberboard sheathing products such as Beaverboard, Celotex, Gold Bond, Homasote, Insulite, Nu_Wood, were posted originally

at SHEATHING, FIBERBOARD ASBESTOS CONTENT - be sure to review the information given there.

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On 2022-12-03 by InspectApedia (Editor)

@Laura,

Usually brown fibrous material like that in your photo is plant based, but please do read the page above where we discuss the question of asbestos in fiberboard products, and let me know what you think.

Below is a closer view of your photo.

On 2022-12-03 by Laura

Hi, I am so glad I found this website. I am an expat currently living in Switzerland. We recently bought a house built in the 1950s. The main structure of the house is built out of cinder blocks. In two rooms there is some sort of wall covering that is painted over, and seems designed to be painted over.

It is mounted on the inside of the the east facing exterior walls of two bedrooms. It is slightly squishy to the touch and 3 mm thick. I used a dull utility knife to cut off some piece to inspect for damp and mold. I am worried it is some type of asbestos.

On 2022-11-23 by InspectApedia (Editor)

@Trevor Johnson,

Good I look forward to seeing what else you can find and to seeing some more photos.

On 2022-11-23 by Trevor Johnson

@InspectApedia (Editor), The house is in Cascade Locks, OR US. I'm wondering if it may even be a woven/fabric wallpaper or lining. If I get any better pictures of it later, I will update here. I will also try to see if I can find any print on the back of any of it. Thanks for the input!

On 2022-11-23 by InspectApedia (Editor) - hybrid of fabric and fiberboard

@Trevor Johnson,

If it's actually a wood fiber or fiberboard that's a plant product. However if there's gypsum board or a layer of plasterboard that might contain asbestos as might any joint compound if some was used. This sounds like a hybrid or field modified product. I'd like to see some more detail as it may help us do some research.

You may be looking at an original fiberboard interior wall that was later coated with something else.

That would not be a surprise in a house built in 1910.

Please tell us the country and city of its location.

On 2022-11-23 by Trevor Johnson

@InspectApedia (Editor), Oddly enough, it is a cloth material that they used over the fiberboard? It is in the walls and the ceiling as well(I just replaced light fixtures and had to cut out enough of this material to allow Pot Lights to grab the new drywall). It is also more of a brown color.

I think it looks white do to the dust from the Drywall. The Cloth is what is painted over.

On 2022-11-21 by InspectApedia (Editor)

@Trevor Johnson,

That's a bit baffling, a hole in what looks like part of a ceiling material is brown and looks like fiberboard or wood fiber material but the edges look like white fluffy material that I can't identify from the photo.

On 2022-11-21 by Trevor Johnson

@InspectApedia (Editor), maybe this picture will help. Sorry, working with poor lighting at the moment

On 2022-11-21 by InspectApedia (Editor) - laminate of gypsum board and fiberboard

@Trevor Johnson,

Looks like a laminate of gypsum board and fiberboard,

But trying to zoom in for a better look, the photo is a bit blurry.

On 2022-11-18 by Trevor Johnson

I have a home that was built approximately 1910. It looks like the previous owners(I purchased 2018) drywalled over a fiber-like wall that is painted. It seems to have a paper layer on the outside. I want to make sure it is not asbestos containing before making bigger holes to add electrical into.

The home is in North Western Oregon. Other details I have is the ceiling has 2" boards between the drywall and joists. I'm under the assumption that the Boards of concern are just a wooden based fiberboard, but the responses on the site seem very educated so I am triple checking. It is very sturdy.

Unfilled cinderblock perimeter foundation as well with updated 4x4 posts throughout underneath running perpendicular under the floor joists.

On 2023-02-13 by InspectApedia Editor

@Valerie K,

Are you able to see any markings anywhere you see this board?

See more of our discussion on this topic above on this page

With the variety of your questions for different types of products, we encourage you to use the page top or bottom SEARCH BOX as a quick way to find information you need. That will help direct you to a more relevant page than this more general home page.

On 2023-02-12 by Valerie K

In the walk-in attic of our 1956 house there is some board that is breaking apart. This particular board is behind the bricks of the fireplace, but the same stuff my have been used to make the walls of the attic space.

What do you think this board is made of? Could it potentially be asbestos insulating boards? The board is about 1/2 inch thick and white or grey depending on the location. Thank you.

On 2022-11-06 by InspectApedia (Editor) - has asbestos ever been found in the fiberboard asphalt coating?

@Sheila Jackson,

Quoting from the start of this page

Does or did Celotex® fiberboard or or Georgia Pacific® fiberboard or Homasote® or other fiberboard and insulating board products contain asbestos?

This article addresses worries about asbestos in fiberboard insulating sheathing - a question that comes up during building demolition and renovation.

The short answer is "no" for wood-based or plant-based products and "yes" for certain other (not plant-based) LDB or LDF products specifically described as asbestos board; the history is interesting. We include research citations and testing lab referrals for concerned readers.

Fiberboard sheathing and Insulating Board products that were cellulose-based and that are discussed here include these brands and names: Beaverboard, Blackboard, Brownboard, Celotex insulating lumber, Georgia Pacific insulating board, Gold Bond insulating board panels, Homasote, Insulite, Nu-Wood Sta-Rite, and others.

On 2022-11-05 by Sheila Jackson

@InspectApedia (Editor), ok so has asbestos ever been found in the fiberboard asphalt coating before?

On 2022-11-04 by InspectApedia (Editor) - does the asphalt fiberboard under the mobile home floor contain asbestos?

@Sheila Jackson,

If the board was manufactured in the U.S. before 1986 there could be asbestos in the asphalt coating - the board itself is usually wood fibre.

See FIBERBOARD SHEATHING ASBESTOS CONTENT

In any event if it's disintegrating it needs to be replaced.

On 2022-11-04 by Sheila Jackson

@InspectApedia-911
It was some kind of asphalt fiberboard for under the mobile home floor board used as a belly board.so does these kind have asbestos?

On 2022-11-01 by InspectApedia-911 (mod)

@Sheila Jackson,

From a brief text message I'm reluctant to speculate so wildly as to guess at what a dark colored board is - but if it resembles the fiberboard sheathing shown above on this page, that'd be a reasonable guess.

Falling to pieces means it needs replacement - perhaps accompanied by some diagnosis of the cause: moisture, water leaks?

On 2022-10-30 by Sheila Jackson

I have a mobile home built in the late 50s at my camp and underneath the floor and insulation at the bottom near the ground for the belly wrap material is some kind of dark colored board instead of the plastic used on the newer mobile homes.would this board have asbestos? I'm worried as its falling in pieces on the ground also

On 2022-09-22 by InspectApedia (Editor) - do my painted over ceiling tiles contain asbestos?

@Julia,

Looks like 1950s fiber-based (plant) ceiling tiles though you'd need more information or an asbestos test to know for certain.

The ceiling, which appears to have been painted a time or two, if as it appears, is un-damaged, isn't hazardous if left intact, alone, un-disturbed.

See also

DO THESE CEILING TILES CONTAIN ASBESTOS? - 6 Easy Steps to tell if CEILING TILES are likely to contain asbestos -

On 2022-09-22 by Julia

I can't tell if my apartment ceiling tiles have asbestos. They look painted over. Found lead paint in the apartment with a test. However, I'm worried that since the tiles were cut, have water damage, and are exposed, they are releasing fibres into the air.

I'm on the second floor of a family home that was turned into apartments in central Maine. I saw that it was built in 1900, renovation listed in 1950. I can't determine the material or age of the tiles. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

On 2022-07-07 by InspectApedia-911 (mod) - moldy panels will need to be replaced

@Dim,

If you're sure that the ceiling panels are fiberboard such as that described above on this page then our most thorough explanation of the possibility of asbestos content is given there and I hope you'll take a look.

If those panels are gypsum board or drywall and or have coating of joint compound on them it's also possible that that material could contain asbestos. If water damage, what, moldy those panels will need to be replaced.

On 2022-07-07 by Dim

Hi there, this roof ceiling sheet in our laundry is severely water damaged and not sure whether or not to be worried if this contains asbestos?? I've attached a an image close up of the damaged area. as for the rest of the roof it is stained (by the water) & sagging in areas but no other broken bits. Hopefully you can put our mind at ease!

On 2022-05-09 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod)

@Julie,

That looks like a fiberboard product like those described above.

Don't worry yourself sick - the worry is itself a greater health hazard.

On 2022-05-08 by Julie

Hi there please can you help me? I’m worried sick, is this board absestos?

On 2022-04-01 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod)

@Reader (an art conservator)

Please see our entire discussion now moved to

PAPERBOARD PRODUCTS CONTENTS

On 2022-04-01 by Reader (an art conservator)

Re-Posting from private email

@ Anonymous asked:

I have an odd question regarding the identification of an industrial board product. Someone has cut it down to use as a support for an artwork, likely from the mid-20th century.

I was hoping you might be able to identify the product and advise whether it might contain asbestos.

The board is 5 mm thick, comprised of four layers of pressed fibrous paper forming a stiff paper board support. The colour is even and grey along the outer edges and light brown on the reverse.

The light brown reverse is smooth. The front surface is coated with a matte, dark brown material which entirely covers the front surface of the board and appears to be commercially applied, as part of its original finish.

It has a dimpled texture. See photo below for a detail of the surface and the outer edge.

Thank you so much for considering this one. - Anonymous Mar 31, 2022, 12:17 PM

On 2022-02-28 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod)

@Asbestos?,

That looks like a type of wood fiberboard.

See FIBERBOARD SHEATHING IDENTIFICATION https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Identification-Key.php

On 2022-02-28 by Asbestos?

Renovating the bathroom and uncovered these boards around the soil pipe. About an inch thick and looks like shredded paper that's been glued and pressed. Any idea what it is?

On 2022-02-12 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Jeremy,

Looks quite common: fiberboard used as a base for a plaster wall or ceiling system.

On 2022-02-11 by Jeremy

My walls are made of this fiberboard material and a porous material? I also have other walls with miscellaneous material.

...

Reader Question: Asbestos coating on wood-based fiberboard and/or in textured or popcorn paint that was applied?

On 2022-01-10 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@barbara smith,

Thanks for that added detail. What you were told is consistent with our information, as you'll see in the article above.

It would be quite unusual for fiberboard ceiling or wall coverings to be glued-up with a mastic adhesive, but yes some of those adhesives contained asbestos - not in a friable form unless the mastic is being pulverized during remodeling or demolition.

Those details are at

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING ADHESIVES [web article]

About "asbestos paint" - in residential application the place you'd be most concerned about finding asbestos in paints would be in some older textured paints and in popcorn ceiling paint.

It is possible but again uncommon to find those applied to wood fiberboard ceilings. (Is your fiberboard ceiling painted at all?).

The factory-applied thin white coating found on fiberboard ceiling and wall panels would not be an asbestos product.

See those details at

CEILING PAINT TEXTURED / POPCORN ASBESTOS [web article]

About an "asbestos-backing" on fiberboard ceiling or wall panels that's not a COMMON product for which we have found reports of use in residential construction. If you know of such a product that would be important information to share and would help our research.

There are research articles describing the use of asbestos in acoustic materials (in fibrous form it had good acoustic properties) and in some special coatings (not specific to fiberboard but perhaps confusing to some people) as we cite in the references section of this page.

• Sihabut, T., and N. Laemsak, SOUND ABSORPTION EFFICIENCY OF FIBERBOARD MADE FROM OIL PALM FROND [PDF] In FORTROP II International Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, vol. 185. 2008.
  Excerpt:
  In the past, asbestos was used as an acoustic material because of good sound absorption, fire retardant and low heat transfer characteristics. However, this material potentially causes adverse health effects to human, including lung cancer and mesothelioma (Nordmann, 1935; Wagner, 1960; Newhouse and Thompson, 1965; Ribak et al., 1988) and has been banned in many countries.
  
  Note that this article does NOT cite the use of asbestos ON fiberboard itself.

Another example is in

• DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED SYSTEM OF WOOD-FRAME HOUSE CONSTRUCTION [PDF], (1965) U.S. FPL
  
  Again this does NOT cite use of asbestos backing on fiberboard.
  
  Excerpt from roof covering products discussion:
  Two planks were formed from one board. The exposed face and edge surfaces of the plank were covered with an asbestos-backed polyvinyl fluoride film providing a prefinished, long-lived face.
  
  Gross, Daniel, and Joseph J. Loftus. FLAME SPREAD PROPERTIES OF BUILDING FINISH MATERIALS ASTM Bulletin 230 (1958): 56-59.
  Excerpts:
  … The test specimen, measuring 6 by 18 in., was placed in a metal holder and backed up with
  
  … in degrees Fahrenheit over that observed with an asbestos-cement board specimen, and is
  
  … obtained with these finish materials on a fiberboard base than on the other base materials. …
• Robertson, A., BUILDING, VARIOUS WOOD-BASE. SURFACE FLAMMABILITY OF VARIOUS WOOD-BASE BUILDING MATERIALS [PDF]
  
  Compares flame spread to asbestos millboard - NOT an asbestos coating on wood-based fiberboard.
  
  and finally
  
• Radnofsky, M. I. OTHER NASA-DEVELOPED MATERIALS & SOME INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS (1971). [PDF]
  
  Excerpt:
  Mineral pigments in a wide variety of colors can be formulated into fluorocarbon-based paints. Panels fashioned of elastomer-backed nonflammable paper, to which decorative; patterns have been applied, have been manufactured.
  
  The inclusion of asbestos in the backing provides insulating properties. Such a lightweight, fireproof sandwich affords much flexibility in decorative panel design. Elastomeric coatings can be applied to polyurethane foams and to cellulosic materials such as paper, wood, and sponge, thereby effectively fireproofing the materials for structural and insulative applications.
  ...
  An asbestos foam has been developed by the Rex Asbestos Works of Germany. This material is marketed in batting and sheets, is inexpensive, and should be useful for general insulation applications.
  ...
  Ceiling and WalUPPanels
  
  Existing ceiling and wall panels have been coated with Fluorel impregnated fiberglass, with an overlay coating of transparent Kel-F applied for soil and stain resistance. The Fluorel surface can be furnished in an array of decorative designs. Panel backs have been coated with a mixture of 75 percent Fluorel/25 percent asbestos to prevent heat transfer as well as to provide fire protection.
  
  Note that this is a fiberglass-based coating + asbestos, NOT wood based fiberboard.

Conversely, other asbestos-backed or asbestos-impregnated or asbestos coated board products are described as using different materials such as

• Lamontagne, Jason. "A Boiler Jacket for WW&F Locomotive No. 9 Final Report."
  Excerpt:
  … of boiler jacket standoffs, to give the jacket sheets a firm backing. Originally, this backing was provided by stiff magnesia-asbestos fiber board insulation.
  
  and
  
• Anderson, LeRoy Oscar. Construction of Nu-frame Research House:(utilizing New Wood Frame System). Vol. 88. Forest Products Laboratory, 1968.
  Excerpt:
  … They consist of thin, flat or beveled sections of redwood or cedar backed with low-grade …
  
  Surface is covered with asbestosbacked polyvinyl-fluoride film. 5. Interior covering.--"Perm-…
  
  A white polyvinyl-fluoride film with an asbestos mat backing was glued to the A face
  

On 2022-01-10 by barbara smith - asbestos in fiberboard ceiling in mobile home?

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, ok i have contacted a few asbestos inspectors about my mobile home ceiling with fiberboard and here is the response.

not in the fiberboard itself but if the fiberboard has any glue "mastic" ? some said if it has a backing on the fiberboard? and some said its been found in the paint of the fiberboard.

So my question since work has already been done and ceiling repaired but for future repairs is

1. would a large mobile home panel from the 60s have any glue when it was installed since it was not small tiles?

2. would it have any kind of asbestos backing as they are referring to in the fiberboard panels?

3. the paint on mine is a smoothe surface flat ceiling mobile home and not popcorn or any texture designs that i can see unless the paint through the years would have covered up a texture design as im not the first owner.so would asbestos be in regular paint or textured and popcorn only?

sorry for the confusion but this is the responses im getting as its not in the fiberboard but the catch is these other areas

On 2022-01-08 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@barbara smith,

Fiberboard was nailed to the studs on walls or the ceiling joists on ceilings.

Usually the joint between individual fiberboard panels was covered by a wooden strip.

I'm not sure what do you have in mind by asbestos backing but in general I'm not aware of such a product.

On 2022-01-07 by barbara smith

how was insulating fiberboard panels applied to ceilings in the 50s and 60s? and did they ever contain any backings with asbestos?

This Q&A were posted originally at FIBERBOARD SHEATHING

On 2022-01-09 by Katie

My garage ceiling,which was installed in the 60's I believe, is a gray, friable material with a "textured" back. It never occurred to me when we bought the house that it might be asbestos.

The owners before us, ripped some of it out to convert the 2 stall garage into a 1 stall. Needless to say, it is broken up in places and even the original seams look "frayed."

With the air drafts that move through the garage, it is certainly be disturbed. Is this likely to be asbestos or something else? I'm feeling quite anxious that I may have been exposing my family to this for years.

On 2023-02-23 by InspectApedia Editor - insulating panel with added insulation above in ceiling

@Mark,

Hard to tell from just a photo but it looks like some type of insulating panel or fiberboard used as a base for a ceiling system that has exposed a different type of insulation above it that almost looks like shredded paper.

Do you know the year of construction? And where is it located - state, country?

See more details at the home page for

SHEATHING, FIBERBOARD ASBESTOS CONTENT
https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Asbestos.php

(You are on the FAQs page for that topic)

Most wood or plant-based fiberboard does not contain asbestos. If you want to be sure of any possible asbestos content, you can have a sample tested.

You might also want to compare that upper insulation with our photos of mineral wool or rock wool, for which you can find our articles by using that phrase in the on page search box

Search for

Rock wool insulation

On 2023-02-23 by Mark

In a school ceiling.

On 2023-02-12 by InspectApedia Publisher

@Bloo,

Possible but unlikely

Please read

SHEATHING, FIBERBOARD ASBESTOS CONTENT - home page for this topic

https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Asbestos.php

Our article for this topic

On 2023-02-12 by Bloo

I'm wondering if this may have asbestos in it. My house was built in the 1940s and im assuming this paneling has been here since then. Can you tell me if this looks like it may contain asbestos?

On 2022-09-19 by InspectApedia-911 (mod)

@Ellen,

The date of installation would be an important clue. Take a look at the suggestions found at our home page for this topic at

SHEATHING, FIBERBOARD ASBESTOS CONTENT

https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Asbestos.php

On 2022-09-18 by Ellen

I have Siding on the house that says bird est 1795. Do you think that has asbestos in it?

On 2022-08-16 by InspectApedia-911 (mod) - asbestos test labs in the UK

@Anonymous,

Yes, you can take a look through the article I suggested, and then see if you can identify your specific fiberboard product as one of those discussed there - by pattern or stamping.

Or have a sample tested

ASBESTOS TEST LABS in the UK

keep me posted

On 2022-08-16 by Anonymous

@InspectApedia-911,

Thank you so much for your reply! I was worried because this "fibreboard" has similar patterns on surface as the Low Density Board (LDB) "Fiberboard" Products shown in the article refereed (but the colours are different). Is there anything I can do to reconfirm it does not contain asbestos? Many thanks!

On 2022-08-15 by InspectApedia-911 (mod)

@Tony,

Probably not, but do take a look at our home page article that addresses your question more fully:

SHEATHING, FIBERBOARD ASBESTOS CONTENT

https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Asbestos.php

On 2022-08-15 by Tony

Hi. I am from UK - recently bought this house and found some broken "fibreboard-looking" materials under my kitchen sink floor. I am worried that we might have been exposed to asbestos.... Do these materials contain asbestos? Many thanks!

On 2022-01-11 by (mod)

@Ben,

Your photos (just above & below) looks like fiberboard - not usually an asbestos product - see details at

SHEATHING, FIBERBOARD ASBESTOS CONTENT - the home page for this topic

https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Asbestos.php

On 2022-01-10 by Ben - did tearing off this fiberboard expose me to asbestos?

Had a roof leak and had to tear away some ceiling to get to it. The ceiling material turned out to be some sort of insulation board or particle board. My home was built in 1922 and I don’t know if this was an addition later on or what.

Either way, I’m concerned I may have exposed myself to asbestos and wanted to post a picture on this amazingly informative website to see if you had any input. I can find any markings on anything I’ve taken off but it looks quite similar to some of the other products you’ve posted.

 

On 2021-12-30 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@margie thaxton, you won't see any visual difference in a product that has cross-contaminated particles of another substance such as a special toast. You'd have to have the product tested.

On 2021-12-29 by margie thaxton

ok so if a old fiberboard would have gotton cross contaminated by asbestos,would the fiberboard look any different after being torn out of a wall or ceiling,like would the fiberboard still look tan or brown or appear white inside also or anything one could notice?

On 2021-12-26 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - Can there be cross contamination in fiberboard sheathing?

@sue thomas,

In the article above on this page please see our NU-WOOD discussion

On 2021-12-26 by sue thomas

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, ok so are you saying that the nu wood fiberboard has actually been found that some of it has been cross contaminated?

On 2021-12-26 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@sue thomas,

Asbestos by cross-contamination is a topic we cite eleven times in the article above. We've looked at the question repeatedly and in general found a possibility but little supporting research.

Below, quoted from the article above, is a most-useful comment on this question:

However for some of these wood-based or cellulose products, cross contamination with asbestos did occur. See our NU-WOOD discussion just below for an example.

It is noteworthy that these products indeed included some ceiling products and installations as the U.S. Forest Products lab has documented, illustrating a fiberboard ceiling in a ranger station. Excerpting from the US FPL document cited below we include that image here:

Fiberboard ceiling panel, US FPL excerpted from www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/htm07732308/However a number of asbestos and mesothelioma information sources point out that some fabrication plants that at one time processed asbestos materials also processed wood-fiber products and thus there were hazards of cross-contamination and worker exposure to asbestos in those locations.

None of those references that I have read (this is not an exhaustive research) confirmed asbestos hazards in the cellulose products themselves, even though such is technically possible. An example follows: ....

So please read the article above where we discuss exactly the question you raise, and then don't hesitate to ask if you have further questions or comment if you have suggestions for this topic.

A new Google Scholar search for "asbestos in fiberboard" does yield articles that combine those terms, though you must read with care to be sure the article isn't discussing asbestos-cement products: a different product line.

Examples of those research results are included at

ASBESTOS in FIBERBOARD - RESEARCH

On 2021-12-24 by sue thomas

has asbestos ever been found in the old fiberboard ceiling board material in the u.s. ? mine is not tiles but a smoothe painted board for the ceiling

ok sorry i didnt explain better but i know its not an ingredient in fiberboard but i mean has it ever been found by being cross contaminated and if so like how common and im also in the united states if that matters

On 2021-12-28 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@MVille,

Thank you, those added details will help our research and documentation.

On occasion, by including "Ward Furniture Co, and Durham, NC " and searching for patent disclosures in the 1940s, including perhaps 1940 - 1960, using Google Scholar often you can find a patent assignee that identifies Ward Furniture and a mention - or no mention - of asbestos in their products.

On 2021-12-28 by MVille

@MVille, Well, after contacting the Ward Furniture Co. in NC, I was told they were primarily a retail distributor and have no relation to the mid-century manufacturer which must have gone out of business.

On 2021-12-28 by MVille

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, Thanks for the response.

One piece is stamped on the back "WARD Manufactoring Furniture Co." and another is from "Harmony House". After digging a bit I discovered Ward Furniture CO in Durham, NC is a private company established in 1948 and incorporated in North Carolina. They are still in business today.

Harmony House was a Sears home interior brand that started in the 1940s. There were dates marked on the objects, but as you can see the stamping was not done well and the year is missing. Not sure if you are aware of any asbestos use by these two companies. I will try to contact Ward since they seem to still be in business. Thanks for your help.

On 2021-12-21 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@MVille,

Thank you for the photos and the question. As you'll read in the article above, most fiber board does not contain asbestos. But I'm not familiar with the Pionite fiberboard product line and we'll do some research and post further findings here.

Any details you can add about country of location and age and brand of products where this fiberboard was used will be helpful.

We do know that Pionite as a fiberboard product and a line of laminate countertop materials dates from about 1946, but if it's as suggested by your photos, a wood fibre product, then the advice on the page above still pertains.

The current company www.pionite.com was founded in 1999 - Pionite is a brand name of Panolam IndustriesTM, Inc. - so most-likely those folks will have little to say about your question.

The 1950s plastic laminate Pionite samples shown below were posted by a Pinterest reader but she offered no other information

On 2021-12-21 by MVille

Hi, I have a few pieces of wooden mid-century modern furniture. The tops are a Pionite material and the rest is either solid wood, veneer, or pressed fiber backing. I have looked all over the internet and have not found clear answers regarding the safety of either the backer boards or the underneath of the Pionite top.

Do you have any circumstances where you have found asbestos contained in these materials? Any guidance or wisdom on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

...

On 2021-11-22 by (mod)

@Aaron,

After reading the page above about asbestos in (though rarely) fiberboard,

Please also take a look at the examples given at

UNIDENTIFIED FIBERBOARD PRODUCTS https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Unknown-Fiberboard-Sheathing-Identification.php

On 2021-11-22 by Aaron

My grandparents garage in Wisconsin. Built in the 60s not sure what type of material and if it has asbestos

On 2021-11-22 by (mod)

@Dan,

Thanks Dan,

Where in Minnesota ? (we're usually in Two Harbors)

That looks like a wood fiber product - possible but not likely to contain asbestos.

On 2021-11-22 by Dan

Follow up and closeup. Building is in Minnesota. We will test, but like an opinion as well.

On 2021-11-22 by Dan

Build rite used as ceiling tiles.

Any comments are welcome.

On 2021-09-01 by (mod) - Asbestos in fiberboard in 1980 house in Australia?

@markvansomething,

Like your other photo this looks like a wood or plant-based product; in Australia that's often a cane-board.

But yes you want to find and fix the leak, inspect to be sure that there's not enough damage to warrant replacement, then paint/seal the area to protect it from further deterioration.

Keep in mind that if the leak is from behind the board material that we can see, there will be some hidden damage there.

On 2021-09-01 by markvansomething

I am wondering if this exterior wall material might contain asbestos.

The corner section has a piece cracked off at the top, so wondering if it should be sealed.

The house was built in 1980 in Australia.

@inspectapedia.com.moderator, OK. Good to know. Thanks so much for your speedy answer! Cheers ! Mark

On 2021-08-31 by (mod)

@MarkVansomething,

That is a plant-product - fiberboard; your much greater concern here is extensive rot and the question of safety of the structure itself.

I suspect that the white material in your photo is a wood-rotting fungus.

On 2021-08-31 by MarkVansomething

Thanks for this website, its a fantastic resource! We are renting a house in Australia that was built in 1980.

On this balcony wall where the wood has rotted away, the grey material at the corner of the board is exposed.

By looking at this photo, is it possible to tell if this board might contain asbestos?

On 2021-08-16 by (mod)

@Erin,

No worries about mis-wording - happens to me too. Just doing my best to be accurate and ethical in these discussions.

On 2021-08-16 by Erin

@inspectapedia.com.moderator,
No I agree testing it's really not necessary I read the information articles that you suggested and I will take your advice.

I was just asking if I ever needed in the future to have a sample tested. Sorry I misworded my question. Thanks so much you have put my mind at ease I really appreciate it.

Thanks again Erin

On 2021-08-16 by (mod)

@Erin,

First, I'm not sure testing that material is necessary other than as a "peace of mind" step for someone who'd rather pay a lab than read through the information on this topic. That said, you can certainly have a material sampled for asbestos.

But, I'm sorry that we cannot the lab testing service that you asked about. In order to absolutely assure our readers that we write and report without bias we do not sell any products nor do we have any business or financial relationships that could create such conflicts of interest.

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On 2021-08-16 by Erin

@inspectapediaI.com.moderator,
How could I go about sending you a sample to test?

On 2021-08-16 by (mod)

@Erin,

That is indeed a fiberboard sheathing product.

Please read the article above on this page where you'll see details including this statement answering your question:


... this article addresses worries about asbestos in fiberboard insulating sheathing - a question that comes up during building demolition and renovation.

The short answer is "no" but the history is interesting. We include research citations and testing lab referrals for concerned readers.

On 2021-08-16 by Erin

Can you please tell me what this is and of it contains asbestos?

My husband closed off our carport making our carport into an extra room and yesterday they pulled this off underneath the outdoor siding.

Thanks for your help in a bit worried because they pulled a good amount of this off.

Thanks

On 2021-04-24 - by (mod) -

@scaredofasbestos, that brown fibrous material is typically plant-based or cellulose;

Beyond that general observation you'll want to read the article above on this page.

On 2021-04-24 by scaredofasbestos

...

Hi there, does this appear to be asbestos? If yes/no - how can you tell? Thanks!

On 2021-01-24 by (mod)

Right, Kevin, most of this material does not contain asbestos, but with apology, other than noting that your photo looks like a wood fibre material, I can't identify the brand.

If you decide to have the material tested for asbestos please let us know the result as that will help other readers.

On 2021-01-24 by Kevin

Hey there, doing some home Reno in a back room of our 110 year old house.

Mostly plaster and lathe and then sheet rock where improvements have been made over the years.

Came across some board, I believe fiber board of the wood fiber variety, but wanted to verify. Found it under a few layers of sheet rock. If you can identify that would be awesome.

Might send it away just make sure no asbestos.

On 2020-12-17 - by (mod) -

Anon

From context and appearance those white particles are not likely to be asbestos. Actually the material in your photo looks like a loose fill insulation but, then, I'm just seeing a scrap, out of context,

If it's from demolition, as I suspect, there could certainly be gypsum or plaster debris mixed-in, possibly even with a cellulose or paper based insulating product.

Often we also find small rounded bits of styrofoam in some insulating products.

It would be of course helpful to know if that's actually a fiberboard material sc rap that looks as if it's on the ground outside, and it would be helpful to know the country and city of location and building age.

If you have photographs of the intact material from which that scrap was obtained, I would like to see those to see the edges of the material, the surfaces of the material, and any stampings or markings.

If the presence of that debris means that you face a potentially costly asbestos clean-up job,

then of course we either need to find clear identifying information to rule the use of asbestos in or out in a product or you would need to have a sample tested.

If you don't face such cost then such testing is unnecessary and inappropriate.

On 2020-12-16 by Anonymous

Hi, We are wondering what the hard white pebbles (red arrow pointing to [photo above] ) in this fiber board are? The board were on our roof as insulation. We are not sure what year they are from, maybe 50's or younger. Can it be asbestos? Thanks.

On 2020-08-02 - by (mod) -

Andrew

Nobody can tell by appearance alone if a cement-shingle siding contains asbestos or not. Not unless we have more information such as the age of the material or when it was bought or installed.

In fact I have installed new non-asbestos fiber-cement shingles on homes to replace damaged older asbestos-cement shingles, such that the new shingles were an exact match in pattern and size and shape for the old ones.

The fiber cement shingles on your home might contain asbestos, depending almost entirely on when that siding was purchased (and installed). You would need to either have a reasonable guess at the date (before 1985) or you'd have a sample tested.

It's all cement+fiber (asbestos or other) shingle siding.

Older versions were referred to as asbestos-cement shingle siding, newer as fiber cement shingle siding.

The change was to the use of other fiber materials (typically fiberglass ) to replace asbestos as a strengthener and filler material.

IF we knew that your fiber cement siding was installed on a building in North America before the mid 1980s and certainly if, as is more-likely, it was installed in the 1960s or earlier,

AND IF we knew that none of it had been replaced with newer product,

THEN it's a safe bet that it contains asbestos as all of that earlier fiber-cement siding was so manufactured.

On 2020-08-01 by Andrew Christianson

Hello. My current insurance company is saying the exterior wall of my home is asbestos. My inspection report when I purchased the home said fiberboard. The home was built in 1910, not sure if the siding was updated after, and is located in Newark, OH on 12th Street right next to the football stadium.

I added the images the inspector took back in August of 2018. Do you know if this is asbestos or not? Thank you.

On 2020-07-31 by Ellen Rollings - BIRD EST 1795 fiberboard identification

My apologies if this is a duplicate, I thought I’d submitted this but I can’t seem to find it now.

Basement closet walls are made of this fiberboard, which seems to have been painted at some point (no paper coating).

One board is embossed with BIRD EST 1795, the remainder have no marking.

The photo shows an area where at some point the board had been open up to allow the pipe to pass through. I’m curious if these boards potentially contain asbestos? Thanks!

On 2020-07-08 - by (mod) -

Angelina

Angelina please find your question and our detailed reply now at

CELOTEX ASBESTOS PRODUCTS

where we discuss the asbestos question.

Thanks for the photo and question

On 2020-07-08 by Angelina

Can anyone look at these pictures and tell if this Celotex on Exterior have Abestos?

In a home built in 1950s but has had several updates over the years most likly 1980s..

Thank u for info.

On 2020-07-01 7 - by (mod) - asbestos in blockboard (blackboard) sheathing?

Possibly, Paul. Did you check out the article above?

"Blackboard" or fiberboard insulation is generally a cellulose-fiber product - discussed above on this page.

I'm not sure where your plasterboard is on the building nor if for sure we're discussing a plasterboard or a wood-fibre based fiberboard.

So you'll also want to see

ASBESTOS in DRYWALL where we discuss the use of asbestos in plasterboard or gypsum board in both interiors and on some building exteriors as sheathing.

On 2020-07-01 by PAUL

Has blockbord as discribed on the plasterbord in my garage got asbestos in the garege roof has 2 layers

On 2020-05-17- by (mod) - does my exterior gypsum board sheathing contain asbestos?

It's possible, Mark, though what I've read of exterior sheathing gypsum board don't mention asbestos.

Please also see SHEATHING, GYPSUM BOARD

and post photos (1 per comment) of any labeling or markings so that I can research your question further.

On 2020-05-17 by mark

i own a home built in 1955 and am tearing off cedar shake siding. beneath is gypsum s-79-50 sheathing. i just want to know if it contains asbestos

Question: do you think the fiberboard in this Catskill NY home contains asbestos?

2020/01/23 Anonymous said:

We are considering purchasing a house in Catskill, NY that was built in 1890. [See photos above and below]

Removal of drop ceilings throughout reveals fiberboard covered with plaster. See attached. We are wondering if the fiberboard might contain asbestos?

We will have it sent for testing but need to act fast with the house purchase so are trying to get a sense of the likelihood of asbestos in the materials!

We think the fiberboard was possibly installed in the 1940s/1950s?

We will be doing renovation work ourselves so want to limit exposure, obviously! - Anonymous by private email

Reply: probably not

Thanks for the good question and photos. I trust you understand that I'm not going to bet a big sum of your money on a wild guess by email.

I see multiple layers of ceiling material including plaster on lath, fiberboard (often added to cover plaster in poor condition), and a suspended ceiling below all of that; in your fourth photo I see what looks like gypsum board or "drywall".

I don't know the composition of these materials, though I can say that most wood or plant-based fiberboard that looks like yours does not contain asbestos.

At our website we have an article about some exceptions and we discuss the question of asbestos in fiberboard

at SHEATHING, FIBERBOARD ASBESTOS CONTENT.

Your choices are to take a chance, risking an added surprise expense

1. Have a sample of the three or more ceiling materials tested for asbestos
2. Treat the material is presumed to contain asbestos, and plan for that,
3. Imagine that you'll get lucky.

There are other reasons to cover over such a ceiling material or wall material if it's also in your walls. That's for fire safety.

As you may read at our website in our articles on this topic, it's safest to leave such materials in place and least expensive and not harmful to the cover it over.

That's certainly what I would consider - laminating on a layer of half-inch drywall.

Watch out: the ceiling stains indicate a history of leaks from above - something to investigate further.

Your last photo shows that plasterboard or drywall was used in the building. (Depending on age some of that product contains asbestos).

Reader follow-up: no asbestos in this fiberboard ceiling material

I wanted to let you know that we sent our ceiling samples for testing and $400+ later we confirmed that your suspicions were right--no asbestos! The money is worth the peace of mind but I'm so thankful that I also wasn't too worried thanks to your advise. - Anonymous 2020/02/07

On 2019-11-19 by Adia

Thanks. I appreciate your input.

On 2019-11-1 by (mod) - R-value for Mil-spec fiberboard

Mil-spec fiberboard for finds a very small amount of insulation. But nothing compared with this benefit you would get by taking it down and insulating the wall cavities. Course you could leave it in place, insulate the walk have these by blowing into the cavities, and then still covering all of that with drywall.

However that's not a do-it-yourself project. If I were doing and I would pull it off insulate the walls with fiberglass Batts and put up a vapor barrier and then drywall

"Mil-spec fiberboard for finds a very small amount of insulation."

should have read

Typical 1/2" or thinner fiberboard sheathing affords a very small insulating value - about R 0.6

Details are at FIBERBOARD INSULATING VALUES

On 2019-11-19 by Adia

My house was built in 1948; 1st floor walls are plaster; 2nd floor walls are all beaver board (or some type of fiber board). I would like to take the beaver board down and replace with drywall after putting batting insulation between the studs.

But am curious if there any insulating value that beaver board provides? The upstairs is cold, as there is no plumbing run to the second floor for the radiant hot water heat the downstairs has. Oy. Thanks!

On 2019-10-20 by (mod) - Can anyone tell me what Manville Base Board is?

Derek

See the series of fiberboard identification tips and photos starting

at FIBERBOARD SHEATHING IDENTIFICATION

At a South Gate California facility, Johns Manville produced wallboard, blackboard sheeting, thincoat baseboard (4" wide), and plasters up to about February, 1966. That might describe your Manville Baseboard.

Also at a Newark California plant using gypsum, Johns Manville produced a fiberboard/paper wallboard to produce: wallboard, "blackboard", tongue and groove sheeting (24" wide), using raw materials from the Apex mine in Nevada, purchased by Johns Manville in 1967. - Source: Mineral Information Service, California DIvision of Mines and Geology, Vol. 20-22, January 1967, p. 199

On 2019-10-19 by Derek - Manville Baseboard used in kit homes

It is black and hard like danjoe wrote

Can anyone tell me what Manville Base Board is? Im siding a house that was built in 1966.

It was origionally a kit house. I pulled some shingles away and found the word Manville and this old sheathing is something I have never come across siding homes.

Im worried it could be asbestos paneling seeing it was made by Manville in the mid 20th century. Any info would be appreciated!!

On 2019-09-04 by (mod) - USG FIREPROOF marking on black wall sheathing

Could be an asbestos-containing material; if they're making a dusty mess there could be a hazard to the workers.

On 2019-09-04 by Joan M

A home near us is being demolished.

Face brick is down, revealing black wall sheathing marked USG FIREPROOF. The home was built on or about 1961.

On 2019-08-02 by (mod) - black Celotex 4x8 sheets were used on my house as exterior sheathing

Rick the best data we have about the question of asbestos in Celotex 4x8 sheets is at CELOTEX IB ASBESTOS CONTENT https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Asbestos.php#Celotex

Please take a look there and then, ask away.

The asphalt- or wax-coating on insulating board is intended to resist moisture and wetting and can prevent the material from falling apart if exposed to the weather for a brief time. Make sure that the material is dry before re-installing (housewrap and) siding over it.

On 2019-08-02 by Rick B

Found black Celotex 4x8 sheets were used on my house as exterior sheathing. They appear to have an puter layer of asphaltic coating but I'm not sure. Can these get wet and still be OK to use? Do they get ruined by absorbing water if in the rain? If made in the 1970s would these sheets have asbestos?

On 2019-04-24 by Anonymous - asbestos in brown insulation in old tobacco curing barn?

Stewart

What did you think about the discussion of the asbestos question in fiberboard sheathing as presented in the article above?

On 2019-04-23 by Stewart

I have an old tobacco curing barn that I converted to a storage building and it has a fiber board insulation on the underside of the metal roofing.

It is brown colored and all falling to pieces, and I'm concerned about it being asbestos. I imagine the barn is about 50 years old, maybe more. Just the ceiling is insulated with this insulation. I don't see any product name on the material.

On 2019-04-02 by (mod) -

Thanks for an interesting question Rich,

I'll be glad to do some research but first it'd help to know what we're discussing:

roof deck

deck boards

sheathing,

what?

Perhaps you can also post photos (one per comment) of the material in situ and of any labels or markings - that'd help too.

On 2019-04-01 by Rich

I am looking for structural info on Cementos decking that was used on our building in or around 1940. How much weigh can it support, etc. I can't seem to find any info online about the product.

On 2019-03-07 by (mod) -

Rafael

Are we looking at felt paper used in the construction of an exterior wall?

Indeed some older asphalt-impregnated felt (paper) contained asbestos. Before making a dusty mess of the material you might want to have a sample tested; if you decide to do that keep me posted as that'll help other readers.

The rest of what we know about abestos in fiberboard is in the article above.

On 2019-03-07 by Rafael

Hello,
I'm remodeling my basement. The house was built in 1941. The basement was partially finished. The walls have 3 layers. First layer is wood panel, 2nd is fiberboard maybe, and the 3rd looks like thick black felt paper. I'm just concerned about that 2nd layer. If it has asbestos or is it just a normal fiberboard from that era. Thanks

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On 2019-02-14 by (mod) - asbestos test that was NEGATIVE for some insulating / wall board

Thank you Adam that's helpful information that would be even more helpful if we

Knew the age of material
Or
Age of building,
Country, city
And had photos of the material surfaces, edge, and any stamps or markings.

On 2019-02-14 by Adam

Not sure where to post this, but thought I'd add the results of an asbestos test that was NEGATIVE for some insulating / wall board that I found in my kitchen when renovating. This was laid over the plaster wall, I assume to create a flat surface that was then wallpapered. Still don't understand why they hung it horizontally, but some things may be unknowable. The results of the test were:

65% CELLULOSE FIBER

15% MINERAL/GLASS WOOL

20% NON FIBROUS MATERIAL

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On 2019-01-01 by (mod) - reader frightened by OSB sheathing

Micky

OSB wafer board does not contain asbestos.

And OSB wafer board is not a fiberboard product but rather is made of wood chips and glue.

It's important for you to find a doctor whom you trust and to listen to that doctor's advice.

I recommend reading about MORGELLONS SYNDROME

Details about OSB sheathing are found at SHEATHING, OSB and include OSB panel identification and ingredients.

On 2019-01-01 by Micky

@Laura,

Do you know anywhere I can contact ? Because I was placed and subjected to a very harmful OSB BOARDS when I bought a home the HOA accused me of being in VIOLATIONS, not disclosed to me I placed all funds as my down payment on the home so I didn't want to be heavily fined by the HOA.

I find out later the DENIED SELLERS a PERMIT to have built a extra bedroom halfway wrong. SELLERS ABANDONED HOME. I tried to do myself what HOA EXPECTED me and threatened me to finish and fix.

Unknowingly I had been getting extremely close to, and hammering next to, and painting it. OLD WEATHERED OSB BOARDS that pierced fine asbestos fibers and splinters everywhere in my flesh.

It's been over 3 years and it's still pouring and popping out of my skin including my entire FACE.
Pleading for anyone to help me.

All the DOCTORS at the ER HOSPITAL thinks I'm seeing things, and won't believe a word I say nor help me at all after 12 different visits the 1st by ambulance.
Call me 435 862 8947

On 2018-08-19 by (mod) - examples of wood- or plant- based fiberboard

I agree with you on item #1, I think #2 is cellulosic - wood or another cellulose based product, but that's speculation as we can't see much, and I agree about #3.

See FIBERBOARD SHEATHING IDENTIFICATION at https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Fiberboard-Sheathing-Identification-Key.php

for more identification tips and photos of similar materials.

If you find any stampings or markings that would be useful too.

On 2018-08-19 by James

We have come across several different materials while preparing to remodel a 1930 home. I have three samples in the attached image and labeled with numbers.

I have done a lot of reading on this website and others, and will put my thoughts, but was hoping you could help determine if you feel any of these have asbestos.

1. Back side of 9" ceiling tile. From my reading it seems that ceiling tiles in this timeframe should just be handled as if they do contain asbestos. Any thoughts?

2. Orangish type wallboard that was in kitchen. Not sure this looks wood based. Thoughts?

3. Brownish fiberboard. This looks like other images i have seen on the website that say they are wood based and most likely do not contain asbestos. This is installed on the walls around the fireplace and kitchen. Thoughts?

Thanks for any help.
James

On 2018-03-19 by (mod) - does Allied Chemical/Barrett Division R-brace mediate sheathing contain asbestos?

From the product name and from your photo I infer that this sheathing board was intended to provide some insulation - hence the "R" in its R-brace name - as well as to serve as bracing of a wood-framed wall against lateral movement, hence the "brace" in its name.

Details are at ALLIED Chemical / Barrett Division R-brace Sheathing

On 2018-03-19 by Laura

Can you please tell me if the ‘Allied Chemical/Barrett Division R-brace mediate sheathing’ contains any asbestos?

My husband is going to take this sheathing down from a wall in our house and I am concerned about what it’s made with.
Thanks for your help,
Laura

On 2018-03-15 7 by (mod) - Does stalwart sheathing contain asbestos?

Jessi

To have space for illustrations and citations I repeat your question and give a detailed reply

at ASBESTOS in FLINTKOTE Stalwart™ SHEATHING

You might need to clear your browser cache to see the updated article.

On 2018-03-15 by jessi

Does stalwart sheathing contain asbestos

On 2017-11-13 by (mod) - Identify Graylite as Insulite

Brandon,

If the board is gray in color perhaps it's Insulite who made an interior finish board called "Graylite"

Insulite was a cellulose-based (all wood fiber) insulating board or sheathing material

See

Insulite - see IDENTIFY Insulite, cellulose fiber board product useful for plasterboard

On 2017-11-13 by Bradon Knox - Graylite Insulating Board

Hello, I am looking everywhere trying to find out if"Graylite insulation board " has asbestos in it. I have found a stack of it on my property, 60 sheets to be exact.

They are 4x8 sheets 3/4 " thick. Do you have any information on this product? Thank you for your time.
knoxland@comcast.net

On 2017-06-25 by Diana R

I could not find any info on the black board product that I pulled out of my house. It carries the name Eastman and has the code PS 57-73. I believe it to be cellulostic fiber insulation board. Does it carry any chemical or asbestos risks from breathing the dust.

My pooch spent a lot of time shredding it since it was applied as sound proofing on an upstairs floor and I've probably breathed a lot of the dust particles when removing it as well. Would you know where I could locate SDS on the material?

On 2017-03-06 by (mod) - The fiberboard has square grids. Any ideas on what this could be?

Typically fiberboard - a wood cellulose product. See FIBERBOARD SHEATHING - home

On 2017-03-05 by Melinda Warren

I'm removing what I thought was ceramic tile but turned out to be metal from bathroom. Behind the tile is a dark brown fiberboard that was nailed to wood and then it appears glue was applied to hold the metal tile.

The fiberboard has square grids. Any ideas on what this could be? House was built late 40's or early 50's.

On 2016-11-12 by Jason Wojnowiak - Celotex thermax sheathing

I have a pic of some Celotex thermax sheathing where could I send it and would you know if it contains asbestos?

On 2016-10-11 by Dave Childs - Tuf-Flake Floor Underlayment,

I have Tuf-Flake Floor Underlayment, Mill 32 Type 1-8-1 with another number such as C8236-61 (can't clearly read it) used as underlayment for carpet in my home built in 1971. Is there a way to confirm that it does not contain asbestos?

Can't find any reference online.
Thank you for this site! Very helpful!

On 2016-05-23 by Justin

I have a pic of that type of insulation board if you still would like to research it but I will need to email it to you.

On 2016-03-26 1 by (mod) - Temple brand insulating board

Anon:

I don't know the Temple brand insulating board. Use our page-bottom or page-top CONTACT link to send me some sharp photos of the board surfaces, edge, and any markings or labels and I will research the brand further.

On 2016-03-26 by Anonymous

Yes I am remodeling a house and it has temple insulation board was wondering if abestos is a issue or can I get feedback on the product.

On 2016-03-19 by (mod) - Flintkote wallboard asbestos?

Tim to know for certain about your building materials you'd be best served by an inexpensive lab test of a representative sample (about $50 U.S.D.)

Search InspectApedia.com for ASBESTOS TEST LABS to find lab lists & contact information

On 2016-03-10 by Tim

I have a building I'm taking down with two different kinds of sheathing one is burrite and the other is flintkote how do I know if they contain asbestos

On 2016-01-13 by Ethan W - NY Beaverboard company appears to have received shipments of ground vermiculite from Libby Montana

The NY Beaverboard company appears to have received shipments of ground vermiculite from Libby Montana, which is known to contain Tremolite, Winchite and Richterite amphibole asbestiforms (asbestos).

I have come across beaverboard with a gold reflective side which I suspect is the ground vermiculite adhered to the inside surface of the board. As such, it seems that there is a possibility that these types of materials could contain some asbestos.

On 2015-12-08 by (mod) - getting ready to demo a structure with Simpson Insulation Sheathing

Thanks for the feedback, Leslie.

If you can contribute some photos of the sheathing you're demo'ing, including any markings, please do so - use the page bottom CONTACT link. That may help other readers.

Daniel

On 2015-12-07 by Leslie W

Thanks for the website - getting ready to demo a structure with Simpson Insulation Sheathing and am more confident now about it not containing asbestos.

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