Asbestos in rooftiles

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From: Franz Baumhackl
Date: Wed, 05 Apr 1995 00:00

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Asbestos in roof tiles: how concerned should I be?

I just got back from northern Thailand, where my wife and I are
rebuilding her old house. The new roof tiles wideley used there contain
asbestos.  I brought some samples with me for testing.

I assume that continuous exposure to the tropical sun and rain would
contributute greatly to the surface deterioration of these tiles, and
release asbestos dust into the air.

It is also common practice there to gather rainwater runoff from the
roof for drinking water. Does anybody know what effect asbestos has on
one's stomach and intestines?

Could anybody advise me: where in northern California could I have
these tile samples tested? (If they are not safe, it's back to the  hot
corrugated metal roof, because clay tiles are too heavy for a
traditional Thai house's structure).

Thanks for any information,
Franz

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