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ALL ABOUT ASBESTOS

Where is asbestos found, what it is, why it's dangerous and what if you find it in your property

ASBESTOS WHERE IT CAN BE FOUND

​Asbestos was used extensively in the building and construction industries from the 1930’s up until the 1980’s where upon it was gradually phased out. It was most heavily used during the 60’s and 70’s. Some of the most common types of product are listed below
Artex Ceilings
Artex Ceilings
Cylinder Insulation
Ceiling Cladding
Door Panels
Floor Tiles
Domestic Boilers and Airing Cupboards
Large Kitchen Appliances
Panels Behind Radiators
Heat Shield Panels
Pipework and Boiler Insulation
Roof Sheets and External Cladding
Pipe Insulation
Sprayed Lagging on Structural Beams
Textured Wall and Ceiling Coatings
Roof Tiles
Wall and Ceiling Panels
Window Sills
Under Cloaks and Soffits
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  • Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) – ceiling tiles, partition walls, soffits, service duct covers, fire breaks, heater cupboards, door panels, lift shaft linings, fire surrounds, etc.
  • Asbestos Cement (AC) – roof sheeting, wall cladding, walls and ceilings, bath panels, boiler and incinerator flues, fire surrounds, gutters, rainwater pipes, water tanks, etc.
  • Insulation – on pipework, boilers, calorifiers, heat exchangers, insulating jackets for cold water tanks, hot water cylinders, etc.
  • Loose Packing – between floors and partition walls.
  • Sprayed “Limpet” fire insulation – on structural beams and girders.
  • Other Products – Floor tiles, mastics, sealants, textured decorative coatings (such as artex), rope seals, gaskets (eg. Pipework), millboards, paper products, fire doors, cloth (eg. Fire blankets, gloves), Bituminous products (roofing felt)
It is important to remember – the extent to how dangerous the Asbestos is depends on the type of Asbestos, the type of material that it is found in, the condition of the material and how likely the material is to be disturbed.

WHAT IS IT AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS

REMEMBER

  • It is important to identify all accessible Asbestos containing materials to assess the risks
  • Avoid disturbing or damaging Asbestos materials
  • Avoid creating Asbestos dust
  • Avoid breathing in Asbestos dust
  • If you have damaged or deteriorating Asbestos materials in your home or work place then contact us for advice on what to do

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HAVE YOU A QUESTION ABOUT ASBESTOS?

ASBESTOS

​What is Asbestos? – Asbestos is the name used for a range of natural minerals. There
  are three main types (although Asbestos cannot be identified by its colour alone) 
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White (Chrysotile) Asbestos
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Brown (Amosite) Asbestos
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Blue (Crocidolite) Asbestos
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Raw Asbestos
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Abestos Mining In Russia
  • ​Why is it dangerous? – Asbestos is made up of thin fibres. These can be broken down further into smaller and thinner fibres. The smallest of which cannot be seen with the naked eye but can be inhaled. All Asbestos types are only dangerous if made airborne and inhaled.
  • The fibres that are inhaled can become stuck in the lungs and potentially damage them. This damage can manifest itself as lung scarring (asbestosis) or as various cancers. These diseases can take from 15 to 60 years to develop and there is no cure for any of them.
  • The mineral has several desirable qualities which include durability, strength, weatherproof resistance, chemical resistance and heat resistance. For this reason, Asbestos has been used in the past in a wide variety of different products, many of which have been used on buildings and in the Construction Industry. All types of Asbestos can be dangerous.
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Tel: 01622 764158 
​Fax: 01622 692205
Medway Insulations Limited
7, Viewpoint, Boxley Road, Penenden Heath
Maidstone, Kent,
​ME14 2DZ



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  • Services
    • Asbestos Management
    • Asbestos Surveys and Testing
    • Consultancy
    • Insulation
    • Asbestos Management Portal (Milabs)
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  • Testimonials
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