Asbestos Removal for Auckland Homes

More than 30% of Australian houses are made from asbestos-containing material (ACMs), if not fibrable asbestos materials. It is likely that your house was built before 1980s. If it was built between 80s and 90s, however, it is worth checking. It is unlikely that ACMs were used to construct your house if it was built after 1990.

Because of the widespread and inexorable use of ACMs in constructions, there are many areas in your home that could be asbestos rich .

You should contact a professional who performs asbestos abatement in Auckland if you have concerns about building materials that contain this toxic substance.

To find out if you are looking for a Auckland Asbestos Removal Contractor, please see the following:

• vinyl sheet flooring
• Ceiling sheeting and wall sheeting (flat or weatherboard)
• Roof sheeting
• guttering
• Gables, pipes, flues, and eaves
• Underlay for carpet and tiling
• Switchboard backing made from zelemite
• Flexible construction planks
• fencing
• Waterproofing materials
• Garages and carports
• Telecommunication access pits
• Some window sealant

To be certain if a product contains asbestos, you must have it tested by an NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities).

Call a licensed professional to examine the material and test it. Asbestos removal in Auckland can prove very dangerous.

Workplace asbestos

The Work Health Safety Regulations (WHS) clearly outline the specific regulations that govern training and competency for asbestos workers, assessors, and supervisors.

Two licenses have been established by the Regulations to allow businesses to work with asbestos.

Class-A: Businesses granted a Class A license can remove all types of asbestos, whether friable or not.

Class A: Only businesses that have been granted Class B licenses can conduct Auckland-based non-friable asbestos removals.

The WHS regulations recently created a new license for asbestos assessors. After the removal of any type or friable of asbestos, a licensed asbestos assessor can conduct inspections.

What is Asbestos?

Six mineral fibers can be found in nature and are called “asbestos”. There are two types of asbestos.

The Serpentine group – This group is named after their curly appearance. Chrysotile or white asbestos makes up the group.

Amphibole Group- The amphibole group’s name is derived from its needle-like characteristics. This group includes brown asbestos and gray asbestos, also known as anthophyllite or amosite, and blue asbestos called crocidolite.

Some of Our Other Services

Inspection and Testing– Collect a sample from a laboratory and send it back

Asbestos Roof – Roof inspections and disposal services

Fencing Inspection and Removal Safe Fencing Replacement

Safety Checklist 19 Point Safety Checklist

A Short History of Asbestos Removal

The Greek word for “asbestos” is “inextinguishable” which means “unquenchable”. This curious mineral has been valued for thousands of years due to its chemical inertness and tensile strength, as well as its insulation from heat or electricity. It was also easy to mine asbestos, which added to its versatility.

Because of its versatility and popularity, asbestos has been a popular choice for industrial societies. There are over 3000 uses and applications of asbestos worldwide. Australia was the country with the highest asbestos use per capita in the 1980s. One-third of Australian homes were constructed using asbestos products. Through the industrial revolution, the indiscriminate and uncontrolled use of this material led to a death spiral.

Types of Asbestos Removal in Auckland

ACMs can be classified as either friable, or non-friable. Non-friable is the most common type found in building environments. It has been mixed with other building materials. There are forms of friable asbestos that can be crushed and pulverized to make it air-borne.

No matter how friable or nonfriable asbestos is, anyone who comes in contact with it can be exposed to serious health risks. Buildings and sites with asbestos pose the greatest health risk.

• Asbestosambient levels
• ACMs damaged by weather
• All types of ACMs in disrepair
• ACMs can be used for construction and/or maintenance.
• ACMs can be deconstructed or removed

These older products can pose a risk to your health and safety.