IS THERE ASBESTOS IN MY HOUSE?
Is there Asbestos in YOUR house?
Due to significant levels of Asbestos still present in residential properties, it is still a concern across the UK.
As recent Statistics show an increase in Asbestos related deaths.
Although the risks from Asbestos fibers are likely to be higher in Residential buildings constructed till 1985 due to the building materials used at this time. Nevertheless, Asbestos was not banned in the UK until 1999. As such if your house was built or renovated before the year 2000, it might still contain Asbestos materials.
Asbestos was used in a variety of construction materials up to the end of 1999.
The list below in light of the figure above highlights some common places you might come across Asbestos
ASBESTOS IN THE INTERIOR OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
A. Asbestos cement Water tank
B. Pipe lagging
C. Loose-fill insulation
D. Textured decorative coating e.g. Artex
E. AIB ceiling tiles
F. AIB bath panel
G. Toilet seat and cistern
H. AIB behind the fuse box
I. AIB airing cupboard and/or sprayed insulation coating boiler
J. AIB partition wall
K. AIB interior window panel
L. AIB around the boiler
M. Vinyl floor tiles
N. AIB behind the fire place
ASBESTOS IN THE EXTERIOR OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
O. Gutters and Asbestos cement downpipes
P. Soffits – AIB or asbestos cement
Q. AIB exterior window panel
R. Asbestos cement roof
S. Asbestos cement panels
T. Roofing felt
AIB = Asbestos Insulating Board
AIB = Asbestos Insulating Board
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