Asbestos was often mixed with cement, sand and plaster to provide a durable and thermally insulating material used to construct walls in both residential homes and commercial properties.
Asbestos in Walls
Asbestos in walls can be present in various forms, including concrete, plaster and drywall.
Asbestos in Walls
Asbestos was often mixed with cement, sand and plaster to provide a durable and thermally insulating material used to construct walls in both residential homes and commercial properties. Asbestos in walls was very popular in the building industry and can still be found in many homes built between 1930 and 1980. Asbestos can be found in Concrete, plaster and drywall in properties built during these decades, and both interior and exterior walls could contain traces of Asbestos.
How can I tell if my walls contain Asbestos?
It can be difficult to tell whether or not the walls in your property contain Asbestos. Most asbestos walls are generally considered non-friable, which means that the material cannot be crushed by hand to form a powder.
Is Asbestos in walls dangerous?
Bonded Asbestos walls where the fibres are mixed into the cement are considered to be relatively safe and stable as the small fibres cannot be crushed and released. However, if the walls have begun to deteriorate or renovation work is planned that could disturb the fibres, then the Asbestos becomes potentially dangerous.
Construction work and the use of power tools can release fine Asbestos particles into the air which are very harmful if inhaled. If you suspect the presence of Asbestos walls in your home, the safest course of action is to contact a professional service. If your walls are in good condition then no action may be needed, but if the Asbestos needs removing then removal must always be carried out by trained individuals.
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Asbestos was often mixed with cement, sand and plaster to provide a durable and thermally insulating material used to construct walls in both residential homes and commercial properties.
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From site inspection and surveys to removal and disposal, Mick George Environmental is fully licenced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to test, manage and complete works for non-licensed, notifiable non-licensed and licensed Asbestos and Asbestos contaminated materials. We are also accredited members of ARCA – the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association.
With all services in-house, our highly skilled and experienced team can provide a ‘start to finish’ service, saving you time and money.
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