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Checking for Asbestos in UK Building Materials
Asbestos, a mineral once commonly used in various building materials due to its fire-resistant properties and durability, poses significant health risks.
In the UK, strict regulations have led to the banning of Asbestos use since 1999. However, many buildings constructed before this ban may still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Homeowners must know who to contact to safely check for asbestos and, if found, how to deal with it.
Asbestos may be present in the Artex used for textured ceilings, insulation used on your loft floor or the insulation used for old pipework. It was also used in old vinyl tiles, corrugated shed or other out-house roofing and in sheets used for fire protection in vulnerable rooms or walls.
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We then send you a full report on how the results could affect you and possible methods of disabling the potential problems the Asbestos could cause.
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