Saint Peter's Point- The Catholic Blog of Saint Peter Parish, Stevens Point Wisconsin

Here's the scene at St. Peter's this week:

Deep down underneath the many layers of flooring was a circa 1920s asbestos tile floor. Though they didn't present a hazard under all those layers, it was determined to go ahead and remove the tiles, taking the floor down to the original wood. This helps to provide a more stable surface for the installation of the new porcelain tile, plus takes care of the asbestos so it will not have a chance to cause problems in the future.


The hazardous material is loaded directly onto this white truck, and taken away. While it's being removed, there is access to the church basement for adoration and Mass. Adorers report the building vibrating and the sound of debris falling on the suspended ceiling tiles overhead during asbestos removal. But we've been assured by the structural engineer that the building will not collapse on our heads!

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