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Common Asbestos Locations
Posted 22/08/2011 by Admin < Back to Index
Important Note: The following article does not list all possible uses of asbestos. You will need an asbestos survey to establish if your property contains asbestos. For a free consultation call 02380 011 761 or click here to get in touch.
Building materials containing asbestos were used extensively up until the mid-1980's, but all homes built before the year 2000 may contain asbestos. Common applications of asbestos containing materials included:
Internal Areas
- 'Artex' Textured Ceiling and Wall Coatings
- Floor Tiles, Floor Vinyl and Paper Linings
- Bituminous Acoustic Sink Pads
- Fireplace Surrounds
- Insulation to Heating Systems
- Partition Wall Boards
- Infill Panels Above Doors
- Insulating Panels to Rear of Doors
- Bath Panels and Toilet Cisterns
- Boxing and Risers
- Ceiling Boards
- Water Tanks and Flue Pipes
- Pipe Lagging
External Areas
- Corrugated Cement Roof Sheets
- Flat or Corrugated Cladding Sheets
- Flat Roof Decking Tiles
- Roof Felt
- Guttering and Downpipes
- Soffit Boards
- Facia Boards
- Panels Beneath Windows
- Roof Slates and Tiles
- Undercloaking to Eaves
- Window Boxes (Plant Pots)
- Hatches to Coal Bunkers
- Damp Proof Course
Asbestos was also used as a packing material within door frames, to ceiling joists and floor beams etc. Older household products and appliances such as ironing board rests, oven gloves, simmering mats, fireblankets etc may also contain asbestos.
If you are concerned that you may have asbestos in your property we can provide you with a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your options. Call our office on 02380 011 761 or alternatively use our enquiry form.
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