Re: Asbestos

***super_nova*** · ‎08-03-2015

there is some cement sheeting on our shed. It looked old when we bought this house almost 20 years ago. How likely it is asbestos, and how do we find out?

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lurker172602 · ‎08-03-2015

I would say, assume it is until you KNOW it isn't.

Im sure there are govt agencies who could tell you who to check with. Probably different from state to state.

lurker172602 · ‎08-03-2015

I found these contacts on a Comcare pdf

Australian Government – Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au 1800 020 103
ACT
www.asbestos.act.gov.au/home_owners 13 22 81
NSW
www.nsw.gov.au/fibro 13 10 50
NT
www.health.nt.gov.au/Environmental_Health/Asbestos_ Management/index.aspx
08 8922 7152
QLD
www.deir.qld.gov.au/asbestos/ 13 74 68
SA
www.safework.sa.gov.au 1300 365 255
TAS
www.asbestos.tas.gov.au/ 1300 366 322
VIC
www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/home/asbestos.htm 1300 761 874
WA
www.public.health.wa.gov.au/3/1143/2/asbestos_in_the_home.pm 08 9399 4999

horizon1907 · ‎08-03-2015

@***super_nova*** wrote:
there is some cement sheeting on our shed. It looked old when we bought this house almost 20 years ago. How likely it is asbestos, and how do we find out?

I would suggest to call in an Expert on the matter. Council Inspector etc. It may or not be an issue.

lal-au0 · ‎08-03-2015

https://asbestossafety.gov.au/organisation-links#regulators

https://asbestossafety.gov.au/search-disposal-facilities

goldenjet16 · ‎08-03-2015

Old tiles had asbestos in them for fire protection... You should have them inspected, it's common in older materials.

imastawka · ‎08-03-2015

If it looked 'old' 20 years ago, I'd say it's odds on that

it's asbestos.

Gunna cost an arm and a leg to have it removed by professionals

youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit · ‎08-03-2015

Do you have any info, drawings, plans etc from when you bought the property? They might show what the material is- your local Council may have more info as well.

We bought a 60s warehouse and decided to replace the roof, which was asbestos. Contrary to what seems to be popular opinion, it wasnt as expensive to remove and replace as we were lead to believe by others..and we had to get a crane and put scaffolding up on the street level.

We were told asbestos is only a problem if its been damaged- then the fibres are airborn..

***super_nova***, are you looking to replace your roof because its damaged?

goldenjet16 · ‎08-03-2015

They have to be removed professionally. In order not to be broken..

lloydslights · ‎08-03-2015

What's the reason for wanting to know Super? Thinking of pulling the shed down, or just because it's asbestos you want that sheeting gone?

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