Before current health and safety legislation was introduced, many properties built pre-2000 were constructed using materials that now pose safety concerns for new buyers and investors. Asbestos can be found within the walls, ceilings, flooring and roofing of any building, and whilst it remains harmless if intact, damaged asbestos-containing materials are hazardous.
Internal furnishings such as Marley Tiles and Artex finishing can contain traces of asbestos and the materials used to adhere them together such as bitumen are often problematic to remove. External materials such as cement roofing, guttering and downpipes are also likely to contain asbestos if manufactured pre-2000.
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Asbestos sampling is a service that tests for the presence of asbestos within home building structure and aesthetic furnishings.
Read MoreHomes built pre-2000 may have floor tiles that were applied using asbestos-paper backing or affixed with glues or resins that contain the substance.
Read MoreFloor tiles containing asbestos were often glued in place using bitumen. Whilst harmless, the industrial substance is sticky, hardwearing and tough to remove.
Read MoreSome types of Artex, a fashionable 1970s surfacing technique for walls and ceilings, have been found to contain asbestos particles.
Read MoreRoof construction used to consist of asbestos cladding and corrugated sheeting materials. Any removal or renovation works must include reliable testing prior to doing so.
Read MoreThe guttering on older properties can contain asbestos as part of its construction and any removal, repairs or renovations should be tested for asbestos.
Read MoreMid to late 1900s properties were often built using asbestos materials for roofing, guttering and downpipes. An asbestos audit should take place prior to any renovation or removal.
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