Typical locations for asbestos

The following list shows typical applications for asbestos in buildings prior to 2000 and could help you identify if you think it might be in yours:

Structural supports - asbestos was sprayed onto columns and beams as fire protection. This is a highly hazardous form and generates a lot of fibres if disturbed by building modification works for example
On pipes - an old style of thermal lagging for pipes and again a highly hazardous use
Insulation boards - in doors, window panels and ceilings. These boards generate a lot of fibres if drilled or cut.
Floor tiles - Some PVC and other plastic tiles contain asbestos
Corrugated roofing sheets - common in industrial buildings
Textured decorative coatings - These can have a small amount of asbestos which is well bonded into the material but can be dangerous when worked with.

If you have any doubts please give us a call and we can give you some help over the phone or arrange a visit to come and take a look.

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