October 14th, 2005

A certified asbestos inspector who inspected the Moffat County Habitat for Humanity home in August is nearing completion of his report, which establishes that the building needs asbestos work carried out in order to make it safe. Habitat members were given a copy of the preliminary report in August, and the president, Melinda Bobo, expects the process to start moving forward next week.

The full report from the inspector is expected by Ms. Bobo next week. She stated: "Then we give the information to our contractors and get in bids and look at the bids and give someone the job." The inspection was carried out by Bob Peterson from Northwest Colorado Consultants. He detailed the areas of concern in his report.

The asbestos identified is in the exterior siding of the rear addition to the house, and the inspector states that this is the type of asbestos that crumbles in the hands, known as friable asbestos. He also identified TSI (thermal system insulation) in the pipe wrapping, which he stated is of particular concern. "TSI is the biggest safety issue," Peterson said. "It's mostly in the basement of the original building."

In addition to other areas identified, it has also been confirmed that the windows have asbestos glazing. Ms Boho stated that the windows were going to be replaced anyway.