We are working on a project involving a 1950's addition to a 1930's structure, both are historically significant and we are trying to retain as much of the interior fabric as we can. The black squares of the checkerboard terrazzo floor in the 1950's addition has tested positive for asbestos in the matrix. This is something I have never encountered, nor has our contractor and we cannot find a subcontractor who will touch it. We don't intend to do extensive repair, but we'd like to strip the years of wax and sealants, clean the floor and reseal. Any suggestions on how to deal with this material?
Thanks,
Greg R.
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Greg Rutledge, FAIA
Hanbury | Architecture Planning
Norfolk VA
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Thanks for your advice, everyone, you're responses are what I expected. I'm not sure why we're having such a difficult time trying to get this floor stripped and sealed, other than a construction cost change order has been proposed to replace it and I don't want to lose the historic material.
Stephanie: The HazMat report says only the black terrazzo contains 5% Chrysoltile; category II non-friable.