Finding asbestos in domestic garages is still common! We remove quite a few and there are still plenty out there. From the whole garage sides and roof being asbestos to just the roof. Asbestos was used widely in building materials in the UK , it was a cheap material and strong. The strength of the asbestos made it a perfect material to construct asbestos garages.
The cement asbestos roofing sheets and side panels you see on an asbestos garage contain around 15% asbestos fibres. The fibres are bound within the cement , which makes it difficult to release easily. However , deterioration and damage to the cement can cause fibres to be released , which is why it is important to check your garage and maintain it.
How do you know if your garage contains asbestos?
If your garage is cement made with a wooden frame or pre-fab concrete garage with cement corrugated roofs , it’s likely it may contain asbestos.
The date the garage was built is a really good indicator on whether it can contain asbestos. If your garage was built before 1999 , it likely will contain asbestos.
In general , a trained surveyor or asbestos removal operative can give you an indication as to whether the garage could contain asbestos. But the only sure way to tell is by having the material tested for asbestos fibres.
What type of asbestos was used in garages?
The most common cement built garages contain Chrysotile (White) Asbestos fibres. Older (pre-1985) garages may also contain Crocidolite (Blue) or Amosite (Brown) Asbestos , but the most commonly used was white.
Can I remove my asbestos garage myself?
All asbestos is hazardous , this is widely publicized by the Heath and Safety Executive. However , with cement based asbestos the risk is lowered due to the type of fibre bound within it. This does not mean that you can go taking a hammer to your asbestos garage , but if you follow HSE guidelines and ensure you have all necessary controls in place , you can remove your own garage from your own property.
Nottingham councils offer services which specifically state you can take asbestos into their site for disposal if you “Have dismantled and removed the asbestos yourself from your own home, garage or shed”
Taking into account the health risks which asbestos poses , someone who is not trained to carry out asbestos removal , should not remove it.
Our service includes the complete removal of asbestos garages by UKATA trained operatives , therefore it really is not worth the risk doing it yourself!
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