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Key information about how to identify asbestos, the dangers of asbestos contamination and how to get rid of ACMs
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural material consisting of many small fibres that are strong, durable and resistant to heat, fire and many chemicals. This made it a seemingly attractive material for a range of building materials including cladding, roofing, downpipes, ceilings, walls and insulation. It was imported into New Zealand and widely used in the building industry until the mid 1980s when it became known that asbestos poses a serious health risk when the asbestos fibres are released into the air. To this day, many homes, and industrial and commercial buildings still have asbestos materials within them.
Are there different types of asbestos?
Yes, there are two main types of asbestos – friable and non-friable. Friable asbestos is in a powder form. This makes it especially prone to become airborne and able to be breathed in. Non-friable is a bonded form of asbestos, such as cement sheets for cladding. This means it is not easily reduced to a powder form. The team at Asbestos Contracting are certified to remove both categories of asbestos.
What are the health risks of asbestos?
Asbestos becomes a health risk when airborne asbestos fibres are inhaled. These fibres can become embedded in your lungs, which can result in four main diseases – cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural plaques. Risk factors that influence the severity of an illness linked to asbestos depend on the following:
Asbestos becomes a health risk when airborne asbestos fibres are inhaled. These fibres can become embedded in your lungs, which can result in four main diseases – cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural plaques. Risk factors that influence the severity of an illness linked to asbestos depend on the following:
- Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
- Amount of asbestos a person is exposed to
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Presence of other lung conditions, for instance, smokers have a higher risk of developing an asbestos related illness
Does an asbestos roof contaminate tank water?
Yes, an asbestos roof will contaminate your tank water. You should not drink water from collected from an asbestos roof under any circumstances.
Yes, an asbestos roof will contaminate your tank water. You should not drink water from collected from an asbestos roof under any circumstances.
How do I remove asbestos from my property? Can I safely remove asbestos myself?
Removing asbestos is dangerous so is highly regulated by the Government. That means asbestos removal needs to be carried out by asbestos experts, like Asbestos Contracting. We offer asbestos removal services for homeowners and industrial and commercial asbestos removal throughout the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as well as New Plymouth and Gisborne. Our team are WorkSafe certified and follow strict safety guidelines to ensure your property is left free of asbestos and asbestos contamination.
Removing asbestos is dangerous so is highly regulated by the Government. That means asbestos removal needs to be carried out by asbestos experts, like Asbestos Contracting. We offer asbestos removal services for homeowners and industrial and commercial asbestos removal throughout the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as well as New Plymouth and Gisborne. Our team are WorkSafe certified and follow strict safety guidelines to ensure your property is left free of asbestos and asbestos contamination.
When can the process of removing asbestos from my property start?
After we assess your property, we will be able to give you the date for starting your job. Be aware that if your property is over 10 sqm, we need to give WorkSafe five days' notice before the work can begin.
Do we need to move out when you do the work?
You need to vacate your property if asbestos is being removed from the interior of your building or home.
How much does it cost to remove asbestos?
The cost of removing asbestos depends on the size of the job. Contact us today for our asbestos inspection costs.