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My understanding is that a countertop won't release silica dust unless you cut it with power tools, unlike exposed asbestos which releases fibers with much less
by umvi 3y ago
My understanding is that a countertop won't release silica dust unless you cut it with power tools, unlike exposed asbestos which releases fibers with much less effort.
- unclekev 3y agoCorrect. Asbestos degrades over time and releases fibers with almost no effort/interaction with the material. Engineered stone only releases dangerous particles when cut. It does not degrade. They both require special care when being disposed of, but they are not "on par"