When it comes to asbestos, many Kiwis tend to look in the obvious places that we read and hear about in the media, but what happens when you look there and don’t find anything suspicious? Is it enough to go about your life as usual and wait until the threat becomes obvious? Often asbestos particles hide in plain sight and your roofing is a place where there might be undiscovered asbestos materials. It may require you to arrange for asbestos roof removal for your Auckland property.
Before you get to that point, you need to know more about the threats that roofs with asbestos materials carry. If you’ve been procrastinating an asbestos roofing inspection or didn’t think it was all that necessary, this article is for you.
- The Insulation In Your Charming, Old-School Ceiling & Roof May Contain Asbestos
Many residential and commercial properties constructed before the national ban of asbestos in 1984 still have the mineral hidden in the original materials. Als until 2016, the importing of products that contain asbestos wasn’t banned in the country, which means that your property (old or new) may be a contaminated site without you knowing. Roofing and ceiling insulation accounts for a significant number of all the asbestos contamination in the country. It isn’t surprising, considering that insulation is something every home needs. You can either repair or replace your asbestos roof, based on the professional opinion on your unique situation.
- Cracked, Scuffed Or Broken Asbestos Roof Tiles Or Shingles May Contain Asbestos
Asbestos is relatively harmless unless it’s disturbed or damaged in some way. So, if your roof contains asbestos tiles or shingles, it’s imperative to make sure that it’s intact or untouched. The smallest abrasion can release highly toxic particles into the air, putting your health at risk. An asbestos roof removal may well be the best solution in this situation, depending on the details.
- The Protective Coat On The Support Beams Holding Your Roof Up May Contain Asbestos
Most Kiwis who’ve encountered asbestos have seen it in solid form, where it looks like solid cement or stone. However, it comes in many forms. The spray-on coat that protects your rafters might also have asbestos particles in it, but this can be corrected by re-spraying over the beams using a substance that contains the asbestos and keeps it from being released.
Sometimes your worst fear is hiding right under your nose, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it for the rest of your life. We can help you find and eradicate it. Contact us for professional asbestos roof removal Auckland
