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I am planning to buy a condominium from the 1960s. According to the building description, all living areas have a floating screed with Floorbest panels. Does anyone know what Floorbest is? Could it be asbestos?
Currently, the apartment only shows tiles and laminate flooring (estimated to be 10-20 years old), and the owners say they are not aware of any asbestos.
If these floor coverings do contain asbestos, what costs should I expect for disposal (removal of the current tiles and laminate, and then removal of the Floorbest panels)?
Best regards
Torsten
I am planning to buy a condominium from the 1960s. According to the building description, all living areas have a floating screed with Floorbest panels. Does anyone know what Floorbest is? Could it be asbestos?
Currently, the apartment only shows tiles and laminate flooring (estimated to be 10-20 years old), and the owners say they are not aware of any asbestos.
If these floor coverings do contain asbestos, what costs should I expect for disposal (removal of the current tiles and laminate, and then removal of the Floorbest panels)?
Best regards
Torsten
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nordanney24 Feb 2024 13:47TorstenKandt schrieb:
for underfloor heatingKeep in mind, underfloor heating in multi-family buildings is (as of today) almost never feasible.T
TorstenKandt25 Feb 2024 11:37Ok, thanks. It seems that if I want to know for sure, I (or a specialist) will probably have to take a sample.
Yes, that’s more of a vague hope that in 10 or 20 years the homeowners’ association will agree to a major renovation. If not, that’s fine too.
nordanney schrieb:
Keep in mind, underfloor heating in multi-family buildings is (as of now) almost never feasible.
Yes, that’s more of a vague hope that in 10 or 20 years the homeowners’ association will agree to a major renovation. If not, that’s fine too.
TorstenKandt schrieb:
The owners say they were not aware of any asbestos. TorstenKandt schrieb:
The asbestos-containing floor covering should have been removed beforehand if the owners followed all regulations properly, right? Spot the mistake!
If you are unaware of asbestos, you will not comply with asbestos regulations.
However, that does not mean it cannot be asbestos.
nordanney schrieb:
Keep in mind, underfloor heating in multi-family buildings is (as of now) almost never feasible. TorstenKandt schrieb:
That is more of a vague hope that in 10 or 20 years the homeowners’ association will agree to a major renovation. This has less to do with a more modern attitude of future owners and more to do with the consequences of frequently changed relative heights (e.g., fall heights at window sills), which are more difficult to accommodate than in single-family houses.
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