Asbestos materials are either bonded (tightly bound) or friable (loosely bound). Bonded asbestos materials are commonly found in houses and often known as 'fibro', 'asbestos cement' and 'AC sheeting'. Friable asbestos was mostly used in commercial and industrial settings for fire-proofing, sound-proofing and insulation.
You cannot tell if a material contains asbestos by simply looking at it, so treat doubtful material as if it does contain the mineral. Asbestos can be found inCorrugated roofing
Wall cladding
Guttering
Downpipes
Thermal Insulation
Electricity and gas meter boxes
Vinyl and linoleum flooring
Asbestos-insulated wiring
Stoves
Hot-water systems
Fibro sheet fencing.
Removal of Asbestos
If you suspect you have asbestos in your building, get it checked by a qualified professional.
If your property contains asbestos-based materials they must be removed by a professional before any other work begins.
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