Where Do You Find Asbestos Floor Tiles, Textiles and Composites?
Sometimes you may find asbestos floor tiles hidden under carpets.Textiles can be found in fuse boxes behind the actual fuse. Old fire blankets and heat resistant gloves can also be made out of asbestos textiles.
Asbestos composites can be toilet cisterns and seats, window sills, and bath panels.
Asbestos paper was used for lining under tiles and inside metal cladding.
What do Asbestos Floor Tiles, Textiles and Composites look like?
These asbestos containing materials are not very distinctive from what is used now.
To make sure we recommend you ask the owners about how long they've had certain things or look for a trade name.
If you find a trade name you can contact us and we can advise you or arrange for a qualified asbestos surveyor to inspect it free of charge.
How dangerous are Asbestos Textured Coatings?
These should be treated with caution, if in doubt assume they are asbestos and treat as such.
Unless you know exactly what you are doing, have the full protective equipment and follow every health and safety procedure you are putting yourself and others at risk.
Work with any type of asbestos is dangerous which is why the HSE have produced a number of guidance sheets.
If you suspect that you have an asbestos textured coating, contact us and we will advise you of the best course of action or even survey it for you free of charge.