Eaves are an extension of the roof that overhangs the walls of your house. Specifically, eaves are the edges of the roof that extend beyond the external walls. These often contain asbestos if installed prior to 1990. Classified as non-friable asbestos. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Exterior asbestos cement cladding or wall sheeting was a popular product used in Australia from the 1950’s to the late 1980’s. Cheap to install, durable, lightweight, and rigid, the sheeting replaced the timber weatherboard, brick, and sandstone era of the early 1900s. Classified as non-friable asbestos. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos Containing Doors are extremely common still today. These doors were manufactured in the 1960’s – 1980’s as fire rated doors and found in many buildings as apartment entry doors, and fire stair entry/exit doors. The doors contain an inner core made up of generally pure compressed asbestos compound. These doors are classified as friable asbestos and Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos Lagging is an insulation-based material usually coated on services such as air conditioning ducts, structural steel beams, and HVAC services requiring insulation from fire or temperature control. More commonly found in commercial and industrial buildings. Classified as friable asbestos. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Pipe Lagging is a dangerous form of asbestos as an insulation-based material usually coated on services such hot water piping for temperature control. Commonly found in the roof void or sub-floor of buildings. Classified as friable asbestos. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Common in multi-storey apartment buildings; Magnesite Flooring Texture in some cases contained asbestos for its sound and fireproofing qualities. Highly friable and should be tested prior to any disturbance. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos sprayed coatings, sometimes referred to as flock or limpet were widely used from the 1950’s until the late 1970’s. The mixture contained other adhesives and resins or held together with hidden chicken wire. Predominately used as a thermal insulation, asbestos sprayed coatings were also used as fire protection to structural steelwork and concrete ceilings and hot water tanks and boilers. Classified as friable asbestos - Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos rope insulation is often still found on pipework attached even to Hot Water Pipes, Conduits, and Plumbing installations. Asbestos woven textile used as wrapping insulation to pipes is often just discarded onsite and very hazardous. Classified as friable asbestos - Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Pictured above is a positive sample of loose-fill asbestos. Loose-fill containing insulation is easily listed as the most hazardous type of asbestos-containing material on the planet. Usually in its pure form, loose-fill is simply pure crushed asbestos and can be easily inhaled into the lungs under extremely high concentrations in a very short time span. Originating from the ACT Australia by a small business named ‘Mr Fluffy’ and eventuating over to its border state of NSW. If you have loose-fill is it extremely important to have this material tested. The material cannot be vacuumed or removed without the consent of FairTrading NSW. The dwelling will often need to be demolished.

Asbestos was used to fireproof and insulate individual electrical wires. These are usually black or rusted metal conduits with colored cloth insulation within. Found within wall cavities, roof voids, and subfloor areas. Fraying asbestos wiring can degrade and crumble over time and easily release dangerous asbestos fibers. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Electrical meter or fuse backing boards were sold under the brand name (Zelemite). Replacing the old timber boards often found in early 1900’s buildings - Zelemite kicked off the modern Australian Standards for fire rating protection. These boards are black in color and often contained Chrysotile or Amosite asbestos known at the time for its excellent fire resistance with electrical safety. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Vinyl Floor tiles are usually 2-3mm thick and come in various shapes, colors, and sizes. Vinyl tiles can also be installed with asbestos-based adhesives. Always ensure sampling is done on both the vinyl and adhesives to ensure accurate test results. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove vinyl tiles and in some cases a class (A) contractor if stubborn to remove or asbestos-based adhesives are present.

Used on rooftops of both commercial and residential properties, Asbestos Cement Roofing usually contains a mixture of Chrysotile, Amosite, and Crocidolite asbestos fibers. A deteriorated and weathered roof in some cases cannot be sealed and requires being replaced. Slag inside guttering or dripping off the edges of these sheets is an indication that removal is required. A class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Mostly used on rooftops and flooring, bituminous membrane is a thick, flexible black compound used for waterproofing or dampening sound. The material contains bitumen with added asbestos fibers. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

A somewhat alternative to masonry bricks - these sheets were a popular trend in the 1970s. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Flusherette tanks are typical in older style apartment buildings. These tanks are made of molded asbestos cement and used as gravity-fed toilet cisterns. Many are redundant but left within the roof cavity. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Linoleum Floor Coverings were a simpler and cheaper alternative to vinyl and ceramic floor tiles. Usually stenciled with a pattern, this material is quite dangerous once disturbed. Linoleum or ‘Lino’ contains a hidden paper backing which, you guessed it, contains the asbestos component. Pulling, tugging, or ripping on Linoleum releases the asbestos fiber within the paper backing. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos within certain paints and textures in older buildings have been detected, however, uncommon. Asbestos made paint more durable as a filler or mixture and was particularly used in shipyards and on bridges or statues. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Used on rooftops on both commercial and residential properties. Some flues service high-temperature gas exhausts leading to deterioration and in some cases cannot be sealed and requires being replaced. A class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

‘Popcorn’ ceiling textures are mainly found in multi-storey apartment buildings, shopping centres, or government buildings such as schools and libraries. Initially used for its fire and soundproofing qualities, later variants in the 70’s and 80’s used non-asbestos-containing vermiculite mixtures. Disturbing this texture can cause dust diseases. It is always recommended to seal the material at a minimum. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle.

Brake pads are known to contain asbestos. These can include brakes pads for lift motors, vehicles, clutch pads, hydraulic motors, and more. Manufacturers abroad still manufacture and export new brake pads that still contain asbestos today. Breathing in the dust from brake pads can cause dust diseases. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove brake dust. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove pads.

Compressed fibre cement flooring panels were a popular product used in Australia from the 1970’s to the late 1980’s. This product was cheap to install, durable, and rigid. The panels are 10-20mm thick, usually installed in wet areas or areas to imitate a concrete slab, making it suitable for laying down a cement bed for ceramic floor tiles. Classified as non-friable asbestos. A Class (B) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos within paints, textures, and coatings have been detected for its thermal properties. These can vehicle engine bays, ovens, and painted surfaces exposed to high heat. A Class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

It is not uncommon for sub-floor soils and earth fill to contain fragments of asbestos fibre cement. These fragments are usually off cuts from the period of construction and a telltale sign there is asbestos sheeting and materials in other parts of the structure. Soils may also be contaminated over time due to unsuspecting persons trampling over these materials.

Asbestos was used in different types of mastics. These include liquid construction mastics, conventional lime-type cements, and synthetic plastic cements. It was also a primary ingredient in gunning mixes, a type of spray-applied powdered adhesive that is mixed with water as it is applied. A class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos Gaskets were used due to high heat applications by creating a tight seal between pipes or pieces of machinery. Common types of asbestos gaskets include rope, oval, sheet, and spiral-wound gaskets. Installation and removal of asbestos gaskets are known to cause asbestos-related diseases. A class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.

Asbestos was used in different types of adhesives. These include adhesives for vinyl floor tiles, linoleum, and ceramic tiles. More commonly within a black bituminous resin as asphaltic cutback. It was also a primary ingredient in emulsions and sealants. A class (A) Asbestos Licence holder is required to handle or remove.