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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is fire-resistant and amazingly versatile, leading to it being incorporated into everything from plasterboard to telephones during the 20th century. However, it was later discovered to be carcinogenic and linked to life-threatening conditions such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, leading to a decline in its usage and eventual ban in the UK in 1999.
Because of its popularity in the last century, it is common to find asbestos in homes and commercial buildings across the UK.
Asbestos was used to make a range of construction materials including:
• Plasterboard
• Textured ceilings
• Insulation
• Electrical insulation
• Pipe lagging
• Soundproofing
• Exterior siding
• Floor tiles
The only way to know for certain whether there is asbestos present in your walls is to take samples and have them tested at UKAS accredited laboratory. Contact an expert asbestos surveyor such as EMS to undertake sampling. A professional surveyor can also conduct either an asbestos management survey, asbestos demolition survey or asbestos refurbishment survey depending on the needs of the project.
To learn more or book your survey or sampling , call us now on 0800 358 1100, email us at emsinfo@ems-asbestos.co.uk or fill out our contact form here.
