Asbestos has historically been used in many types of building products until its use was made illegal in 1999. Even though the use of asbestos is now against the law, there are still an estimated 1.5 million non-domestic properties with an asbestos roof. Inhaled asbestos contributes to around 3,000 deaths a year from related diseases – this is set to rise to 10,000 deaths a year by 2020.
There is a clear need to implement safety measures when encountering an asbestos roof in order to prevent the release of harmful fibres into the air. Possibly the safest and most cost effective method is asbestos encapsulation within a seamless, protective coating. This involves relatively little disturbance of the material, therefore minimising the risk.
There are a number of benefits to encapsulating asbestos roofs rather than attempting to remove the material. Firstly it eliminates the need to dispose of the removed asbestos, a process which can be costly and is subject to strict controls. Encapsulation work can also be completed quickly, thus reducing disruption, on-site time, and all of the associated costs.
At Liquid Plastics we have developed a range of special asbestos encapsulation systems known as Asbestolok® designed specifically for asbestos roofs. Once installed, the system enables the asbestos to be left undisturbed and will provide protection from all of the associated dangers.
Our Asbestolok® systems are suitable for internal or external application and provide a seamless, elastomeric membrane which resists cracking and flaking and can be guaranteed for up to 15 years. Other benefits include:
- Systems can be spray or brush applied
- Cheaper alternative to stripping
- Range of systems available
- All systems have passed stringent fire tests
- All systems are completely cold applied
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