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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”large”]Although this list is not comprehensive, asbestos can be found in the following materials<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1604659059805{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Insulating Boards<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”black-text”]The materials below represent some common places where asbestos can be found. If you are unsure whether asbestos is present, do not start work. Contact us immediately on 0330 2020 296<\/a> for advice.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”black-text small”]The images below are taken from the Health and Safety Executive<\/a> website.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/02.jpg” caption=”Pieces of AIB”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/03.jpg” caption=”Perforated AIB ceiling tiles damaged around the light fitting”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/05.jpg” caption=”Asbestos containing floor tiles in a corridor”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/06.jpg” caption=”Asbestos cement downpipe, hopper and profile sheet”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/07.jpg” caption=”Pieces of AIB on outside of a building”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/08.jpg” caption=”Damaged asbestos panelling on a roof”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/09.jpg” caption=”Asbestos cement roof (damaged exterior)”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/10.jpg” caption=”Torn asbestos pipe lagging”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/11.jpg” caption=”Wall with toweled loose asbestos”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/20.jpg” caption=”Sprayed ‘limpet’ asbestos which has been partly removed”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/gasmeter.jpg” caption=”Asbestos panelling around gas meter”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/assets\/images\/heater.jpg” caption=”Asbestos panelling inside heater cupboard”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Inside<\/strong> AIB = Asbestos Insulating Board[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”894″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” disable_element=”yes” el_class=”white-text” css=”.vc_custom_1604595372376{background-color: #32368e !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=”35″ el_class=”white-text” css=”.vc_custom_1604588052954{background-color: #32368e !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image img_size=”400×150″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Fully equipped ‘self-sampling’ kits for sampling and identification of fixed matrix asbestos-containing materials providing results within 12 hours of receipt of the sample.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read more”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image img_size=”400×150″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Asbestos cement roofs are mainly made up from corrugated or flat sheets bolted or pinned to the support purlins\/framework of the building.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Build a quote”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image img_size=”400×150″][vc_column_text]Asbestos floor tiles were once a popular low-cost choice of flooring and were widely used until the mid-1980s.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Build a quote”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image img_size=”400×150″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604588022587{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Asbestos-containing decorative coatings were used to produce decorative coatings to ceilings and walls. In the past, they had various brand names such as “Artex”.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Build a quote”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1603790259004{background-color: #eeeeee !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”pulse” el_class=”large”]<\/p>\n
\nGenerally used as fire protection boards so found in heating systems, fire surrounds, fire doors and ducting[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Decorative Finishes<\/strong>
\nArtex and textured paints were widely used as decorative finished and many contained asbestos for flexibility and strength[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Cement Products<\/strong>
\nUsed mainly as an external product in the form of rainwater goods, flat and corrugated roofing sheets, soffits, fascia\u2019s and flue pipes[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1604659053666{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Floor Tiles and A<\/strong>dhesive<\/strong>
\nOld style floor tiles and some types of vinyl floor tile used asbestos for strength and adhesive purposes[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Other Materials<\/strong>
\nAsbestos was used in a wide range of materials such as toilet cisterns, ironing boards, heat pads, cushioned linoleum flooring, brake pads, acoustic pads[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1604659187353{background-color: #f8bf00 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”black-text”]<\/p>\nWhat Does Asbestos Look Like?<\/h3>\n
\nA. Asbestos cement Water tank
\nB. Pipe lagging
\nC. Loose-fill insulation
\nD. Textured decorative coating eg Artex
\nE. AIB ceiling tiles
\nF. AIB bath panel
\nG. Toilet seat and cistern
\nH. AIB behind the fuse box
\nI. AIB airing cupboard and\/or sprayed insulation coating boiler
\nJ. AIB partition wall
\nK. AIB interior window panel
\nL. AIB around the boiler
\nM. Vinyl floor tiles
\nN. AIB behind fire[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Outside<\/strong>
\nO. Gutters and Asbestos cement downpipes
\nP. Soffits \u2013 AIB or asbestos cement
\nQ. AIB exterior window panel
\nR. Asbestos cement roof
\nS. Asbestos cement panels
\nT. Roofing felt<\/p>\nAsbestos Sampling<\/h3>\n
Asbestos Garage Removal<\/h3>\n
Asbestos Floor Tiles Removal<\/h3>\n
Asbestos Artex Removal<\/h3>\n