kermit10 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am doing a geology report on asbestos. I am looking for some pictures/and or information on buildings in Houston that are abandoned because of asbestos. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am doing a geology report on asbestos. I am looking for some pictures/and or information on buildings in Houston that are abandoned because of asbestos. Thanks.Buildings aren't typically abandoned on account of asbestos. The problems with such buildings come up when someone is trying to get a permit to remodel them so as to put them to a different use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 inhale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Do a search on HAIF for the Central Square, Texaco Building, and Sheraton. Each of these has, or had, asbestos. The latter two have had abatement, but it is an expensive process. In effect the building needs to be cleaned down to the frame. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpe3 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I doubt you'll actually find a building that has been abandoned "because" of asbestos. You will find vacant buildings that have asbestos, but they were vacated for other reasons. There are countless occupied buildings in Houston that have asbestos. As long as it's non-friable, it's not going to hinder occupancy. Even if it is friable, the asbestos is often encapsulated on-site and occupancy continues. Vacancy occurs for other reasons including the functional obsolescence of the improvements, or the unwillingness of an owner to spend money maintaining or improving a building that he believes will eventually be torn down.bpe3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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