Asbestos surveyors Manchester

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.