In the past, asbestos was a material commonly used in buildings and various other products and items. However, nowadays, we know that asbestos fibres can cause a plethora of unfortunate health conditions and have smartly chosen to stop using the material in our buildings – and, for older buildings that may still contain the dangerous …
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When building or renovating any kind of structure, it’s vital that you make sure you are using building materials that are both safe and sturdy. Unfortunately, it was common to use asbestos in construction materials in the past. Proper asbestos testing is more important than ever because we know how dangerous asbestos is and what …
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Many older homes in New Zealand have features and materials that may contain asbestos, which was very common in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The problem with this is that asbestos, despite being commonplace in the past, can actually cause a plethora of health issues that can even be fatal – because of this, …
You’ve heard that asbestos may be present in your cement cladding, or vinyl flooring, or textured ceiling, or virtually any other building material used before the 1990s. You’ve had the material tested and you’ve got the laboratory results back with the dreaded words ‘Asbestos Detected’. Or maybe you have had some air monitoring done and …
How to manage asbestos cement in the home Asbestos cement is one of the most common products found in residential homes. It is often found externally as cladding, soffits and as a roofing material, and on garages and sheds. Making sure that asbestos cement is painted is the best way to minimise risk. The priority …
Managing asbestos is not a difficult process. Once all the information about asbestos materials on a property are gathered, you can then decide how to look after those materials. In New Zealand, it is always recommended that asbestos materials should first be considered for removal in the first instance, but it’s not always the easiest …
Thinking that your building might have asbestos or mould problems? Are you looking for advice regarding regulatory compliance? We love helping you out so give us a call. The Fibresafe NZ team will help you understand the issues and work through the possible options that are available to you.
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