ᐅ Removing Asbestos Window Sills

Hello,

In our detached house (built in 1965), there are still a total of 9 window sills containing asbestos. Is it possible to remove them yourself using protective clothing and dispose of them in big bags? I keep reading that the mortar or adhesive used to set the window sills may also contain asbestos. However, I don’t quite understand the reason for this. Why would asbestos-containing mortar have been used specifically here? Wouldn’t a window sill hold just as well with regular mortar?

Best regards,
Andreas

strebermeister schrieb:

Why would asbestos-containing mortar have been used here specifically?

No particular reason. It’s just like that because it’s like that—I learned this once in the military. Using asbestos in mortar is as pointless as in window sills. Still, it’s possible.

I would remove that material wearing protective clothing and a mask, then clean thoroughly. Maybe the window sill can be removed without disturbing the mortar; if so, leave the mortar in place and just glue the next window sill on with construction adhesive, for example. It depends on exactly what you plan to do there.