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Asbestos Information
Here we aim to bring you a range of information so that you can become more asbestos aware. Check back regularly as we bring you more information on how to stay safe and minimise exposure to asbestos for you and those around you.
February 12, 2022 In the past, asbestos was a material commonly used in buildings and various other products and items. However, nowadays, we know that asbestos fibres can
January 12, 2022 When building or renovating any kind of structure, it’s vital that you make sure you are using building materials that are both safe and sturdy.
November 19, 2021 Many older homes in New Zealand have features and materials that may contain asbestos, which was very common in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
January 21, 2020 You’ve heard that asbestos may be present in your cement cladding, or vinyl flooring, or textured ceiling, or virtually any other building material used before
January 17, 2020 Asbestos is most dangerous when it is airborne, where it is easily drawn into our respiratory system when we breathe. The first thing to consider
November 26, 2019 Why was asbestos used in hot water cylinders Those hot water tanks that usually live in what we sometimes call the hot water cupboard, are
November 25, 2019 What is Asbestos Sprayed Coating? Asbestos sprayed coating is an insulation material used to prevent torsion and collapsing of structural elements in case of fire.
November 22, 2019 How is an asbestos sample tested? After a sample is taken of a material suspected to contain asbestos, it is then analysed by a laboratory
November 19, 2019 How to manage asbestos cement in the home Asbestos cement is one of the most common products found in residential homes. It is often found