Asbestos.
Asbestos
Asbestos is present in many homes without their owners being aware of it.
Where asbestos may be present.
The following are some examples but the list is not exhaustive.
It would be wise to be prudent about the Asbestos in your home should your property have the components that will potentially contain it. It is wise to know where it is located and how to manage it, there is no high cause for concern if the asbestos is not disturbed.
When it comes to spotting asbestos, things can be tricky. With six different types out there, it’s important to know what to look out for to not only identify asbestos but also to know which kind of asbestos you’re dealing with.
Asbestos can cause lung cancer if inhaled as a fine dust and as such, it should never be sawed, sanded, drilled, brushed or disturbed in any way whereby the production of dust might be the result. Provided asbestos is not disturbed, the likelihood of major problems developing is greatly reduced.
According to the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), when it comes to the asbestos regulations for domestic premises, any work to be carried out on these common areas that involve asbestos-containing materials means that the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 will apply.
It should be noted that at this point in time 2022 there is no UK legislation covering requirements for homeowners to manage the asbestos in their homes. It would be prudent for any purchaser to consider the possible presence of asbestos before agreeing to buy a property.
Owners or prospective purchasers of a property may desire to have an Asbestos Survey carried out to see if there is asbestos that needs to be removed.
It must be noted that the removal of asbestos from a building is a very complex and costly process. It should only be carried out by a licensed contractor who will ensure that it is done safely using protective clothing and that the asbestos, once removed, is taken to a licensed disposal site where it will not be a danger to other people.
It would be wise to be prudent about the Asbestos in your home should your property have the components that will potentially contain it. It is wise to know where it is located and how to manage it, there is no high cause for concern if the asbestos is not disturbed.
When it comes to spotting asbestos, things can be tricky. With six different types out there, it’s important to know what to look out for to not only identify asbestos but also to know which kind of asbestos you’re dealing with.
There are officially six different types of asbestos, including Chrysotile, Crocidolite, Amosite, Tremolite, Actinolite and Anthophyllite.
