Asbestos in Felt
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Asbestos was commonly used in felt due to its heat-resistance and durability
About Asbestos in Felt
Between the early 1900s and 1990s, asbestos was widely used in felt within the construction industry, in order to act as asbestos insulation – adding heat and protection to both domestic and commercial buildings. Due to its insulating properties, it was also commonly used as an underlayment for asbestos floor tiles and roofs.
Despite the heat-resistance, insulation and durability of asbestos when used in felt proving to be a useful asset to construction projects at the time, their asbestos content can pose very serious health risks if not handled safely by asbestos removal specialists, in accordance with ARCA, ACAD and HSE regulations.
How Dangerous is Asbestos in Felt?
Historically, the ACM content in felt used for asbestos floors and roofs was 85%. Additionally, the type of asbestos used for the vast majority of these products was chrysotile white asbestos, one of the most common and dangerous types of asbestos used in the past – due to its softness and flexibility.
Asbestos felt flooring is one of the few types of asbestos products that have been completely banned in the United States and it has been banned in the UK since 1999. In fact, it remains in millions of floor and roof underlayments to this day. If disturbed, asbestos in felt can easily release toxic fibres into the air. Similar to asbestos pipe lagging, asbestos cement sheets and more, asbestos in felt should only be handled by a fully trained professional.
Asbestos in Felt Removal
This is where we come in. If you are the dutyholder of an older property, that was built between the 1900s and the 1990s, it is your responsibility to remove or remediate the asbestos. Reddish Vale can safely and compliantly survey, remediate or remove any ACMs left in situ at your domestic or commercial property.
Our services are supported by over 30 years of industry experience and we cover a wide range of areas across the UK, including: Yorkshire, Cheshire, The Midlands, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
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If you suspect that asbestos in felt that has been left in situ within your domestic or commercial property, contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is always happy to help with your inspection, remediation or removal needs.
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