Asbestos Cement Pipes
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Asbestos in cement pipes was used extensively across both the construction and water infrastructure industries for decades
About Asbestos Cement Pipes
A popular asbestos-containing material (ACM) for numerous industrial, construction and commercial projects, asbestos in cement pipes was frequently used for water supply, drainage, sewage systems and for making asbestos flue pipes. Those who work with pipes may also be at risk of coming into contact with asbestos gaskets and asbestos in caulking. Created by mixing together asbestos fibres with cement, this ACM proved to be an extremely effective option for various sectors due to its durability and corrosion resistance.
Widely used across the 20th century before the complete ban of asbestos-containing materials in 1999, asbestos cement pipes need to be treated with caution. Primarily white or grey in colour, these large pipes may also be coated with materials such as black bitumen, which may make them more challenging to identify from the untrained eye.
How Dangerous Are Asbestos Cement Pipes?
Like all ACMs, such as AIB, asbestos floor tiles or asbestos ceiling tiles for example, the asbestos fibres present within asbestos pipe lagging can pose long-lasting health risks to anybody who disrupts or breaks this ACM. If there’s refurbishment or demolition works due to take place within your building, it is vital for the building dutyholder to have the correct asbestos survey conducted before any removals begin.
Failure to comply could potentially result in the asbestos pipe lagging being broken, and therefore releasing the toxic asbestos fibres into the environment – endangering those in the immediate vicinity.
It’s often the case that older asbestos pipe lagging will be in a poor condition, and is particularly brittle which renders it one of the most dangerous ACMs. This is why it’s essential to have licensed asbestos contractors brought to your property to inspect, remediate or remove any ACMs safely, before the asbestos fibres are inadvertently disturbed or exposed.
Asbestos Cement Pipe Removal
The threat posed by asbestos cement pipes, alongside various other asbestos-containing materials needs to be fully considered before any works are carried out within your commercial or residential property. Under no circumstances should you attempt to remove asbestos cement pipes if you are not a HSE-licensed contractor, and this is where Reddish Vale can help. Sourcing the help of qualified and accredited asbestos contractors like ourselves is the safest way to ensure complete compliance and safety.
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Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote if you think you have asbestos cement pipes present, which need to be removed or remediated in your property. Our expert team can provide you with helpful advice on how to best proceed with any ACMs within your vicinity, followed by a competitive quote if you decide to take action.
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