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Forms of Asbestos
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Forms of asbestos
Asbestos can be found in two forms –– friable (loosely bound) or non-friable (firmly bound). Friable
(loosely bound) asbestos materials When friable asbestos is dry or worked on, it can becrumbled,
pulverised or reduced to powder by handpressure.
Asbestos fibres can then become airborne and are more likely to be inhaled, thereby posing a health risk.
Friable asbestos may be found in:
- insulation inside old stoves and heaters
- industrial-grade insulation in some public or commercial buildings (but not generally in homes).
Non-friable (bound) asbestos materials Non-friable (bound) asbestos materials are unlikely to release fibres, unless handled in such a way that dust-containing asbestos fibres are produced––by breaking,drilling, grinding or cutting. Generally, non-friable asbestos materials are less risky than friable forms. This form ofasbestos may be found in the home. Non-friable asbestos may be found in:
- asbestos cement sheeting ("AC sheeting" or "fibro") used for walls and roofing
- asbestos cement roof shingles, flues and water pipes
- vinyl floor tiles impregnated with asbestos fibre and fibre-reinforced linoleum backing
- some old textured paints
- gaskets and brake linings.
In relation to Australian asbestos cement products, asbestos fibres were replaced after 1985 with cellulose fibres.
Therefore, cement sheeting installed prior to 1985 should be treated as containing asbestos fibres, until proven
otherwise. The age of the building or date of renovation work can indicate whether asbestos is likely to be present
or not, otherwise the material will need to be analysed.
Currently, a WorkCover asbestos Licence is required to remove more than 50 square metres and from 1 January 2008
this will be reduced to only 10 square metres.
In compliance with the NSW OHS Regulations 2001 and in accordance with the NSW OHS Act 2000, WorkCover NSW
have issued Black Cat Roofing with a Bonded Asbestos Removal Licence
Common Sources of Asbestos in Buildings
- Email us today your request for a Free Asbestos Roofing Removal and replacement Quote: - fill in the form to the right. Or Call us today and request a Free Asbestos Roofing Removal and replacement Quote: Phone 9552 4806
Our experienced estimators can help to find the right solution to your roofing needs. Fill out the quote request form and our estimators will provide you a free quote after careful inspection.
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Commercial Roof Coatings
White Roof Shield Coating®
A titanium dioxide pigmented water base coating which provides a brilliant white roof surface. It insulates, protects, preserves and beautifies asphalt, metal, asbestos cement and asphalt shingle roofs.Supplied by Swepdri International |
Drizoro Products
DRIZORO Cement Based Waterproofing Products for negative or positive sealing, damp proofing and waterproofing of Concrete, Block, Brick and AAC blocks and panels. Drizoro Products are ideal for the repair, sealing and waterproofing of swimming pools-underground car parks and basements-retention tanks, lift shafts.Supplied by Swepdri International
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Swepco Products
Black Cat Roofing use and recommends Swepco Roof Coating Materials - Supplied and distributed by Swepdri International
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