Does old Sheetrock sometimes contain Asbestos?
I have old sheetrock that is cracked and peices missing in the basement of my house, I am wondering if I should be concerned, I have read that some sheetrock did contain asbestos and I also read that sheetrock did not, that the compound holding the sheetrock together may have. These peices of sheetrock are not compounded nor are they plastered they are only nailed in.
Sheetrock (aka drywall) is just compressed gypsum with paper covering it. I’ve never heard of any that had asbestos. Asbestos was usually used in insulation and roofing materials. Plus, even if there were asbestos, the way to get rid of it is not to tear it out, since that just puts it out into the air. Instead, you need to encapsulate it. All that means is paint over it, and you’ll be fine.
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