The problems with the roof sheets occur as they deteriorate with age and consequently become more brittle.
Is asbestos garage roof dangerous.
We ve put together this handy guide to explain everything you need to know about asbestos and garages.
The difference in the level of exposure whether you have an asbestos roof or not is virtually zero.
If you re going to check your garage roof for asbestos take the appropriate safety precautions.
The product used on an asbestos contaminated garage will have been asbestos cement which has an asbestos content of between 10 15.
Cement sheets are one of the most commonly used roofing products that the mineral is found in and there are still a large number of buildings around the uk that have an asbestos cement sheet roof.
The asbestos bound to the cement is extremely hardwearing and as a result it is unlikely that your asbestos garage roof has eroded to a dangerous degree.
I have an asbestos garage roof and have been living in the property for 4 years.
However if the asbestos garage roof is disturbed or beginning to deteriorate its fibres become airborne and dangerous if inhaled.
What are the dangers of removing an asbestos garage roof.
The trick is not to try to disturb or do anything with the asbestos roof yourself.
If your property was built before the year 2000 i would highly recommend having an asbestos survey carried out on your property.
Be sure that inless the roof has been moved tampered with become broken then the chances of you achully becoming into contact with the asbestos dust is very slim.
Take care not to disturb the asbestos it s more dangerous when tampered with.
Wear a face mask gloves and cover any bare skin.
If it s in good condition and not being abraded or going to be abraded then it will not be releasing dangerous quantities of fibres.