Asbestos may be present in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000. If you are unsure whether asbestos is present, do not start work as you need to have it dealt with by a professional. For Asbestos Removal Essex, visit a site like Sperion, a leading Asbestos Removal Essex company.

Loose asbestos fibres – these are sometimes found in fire doors and some older paper bags that looks like a jiffy bag. It is also found as insulation between the floor joists and any disturbance will make it airborne.

Sprayed coatings – this type of asbestos is found in steel and columns for the purpose of fire protection. It was also used for insulation and has a high risk of fibre release.

Asbestos insulating board

Often used in place of the internal partition walls and lining and for fire protection and ceiling tiles. The area around the lift shaft, stairs and service stairs in high-rise buildings is usually lined with AIB and it has a high risk of fibre release.

Asbestos textured coatings

This was used to give a decorative look to walls and ceilings in the past and often known as ‘Artex’.

Asbestos paper, felt and card

This was used for general heat insulation and fire protection, as well as electrical insulation / heat electrical equipment and in plants. Asbestos paper was also used during the manufacturing process for damp-proof course and roofing felt.