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[Claude William Genest <genest@pivot.net>]

I had asbestos shingles on my roof - My ( limited) understanding is 
that asbestos is only a problem when it is "friable" ( loose,dusty) - 
the shingles though are solid so unless it is a reckless wrecking crew, 
it should be ok - just make sure they know what they are doing.

Claude
On Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 09:10 AM, Selwyn Polit wrote:

> Hi All,
> I am looking into buying a small urban organic farm in Austin.  The 
> farmhouse has some asbestos shingle (outer covering of the house) 
> which is being replaced.  If the asbestos fibres get onto the soil, it 
> is possible to get them airborne where they can be inhaled by people 
> and animals which can cause health problems.  Does anyone have any 
> idea if this stuff will eventually break down or if it will in any way 
> affect plants or wildlife if left in the soil?  Can it be composted?
>
> thanks for your input
> Selwyn
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