Asbestos is found in a wide range of products and materials and was also used in its pure form.
Asbestos roof tiles pictures.
However once considerable testing proved that it was a killer the miracle became a nightmare to deal with and remove.
Damaged asbestos lagging on hot water pipes.
Regular flat shingle tiles standard lap are shown below as are common diamond shaped tiles and side lap tiles.
They can last for more than 40 years and if undamaged they pose little risk of exposure.
Whilst asbestos containing products can be difficult to identify from visual inspection alone we have put together some helpful guidance to help you understand what it may look like in different materials and locations around the home.
It may be difficult to find asbestos replacement tiles that match the original roof in color although we link to a page listing sources of asbestos tiles.
Testing found 3 chrysotile asbestos in this floor tile sample.
Damaged asbestos panelling on a roof.
Asbestos roof tiles can be dangerous the main reason why asbestos roof tiles need to be replaced by safer alternatives is that the asbestos fibers used to build the material pose a health hazard when inhaled and when they come into contact with the skin.
Asbestos in different products and materials.
Asbestos cement roof tiles are usually square shaped and their color is a combination of grey and black.
Crocidolite asbestos was also used in ceiling tile production.
At above left is a 12 x 12 vinyl asbestos floor tile found in a home built in 1969.
Asbestos containing floor tiles in a corridor.
Asbestos cement downpipe hopper and profile sheet.
See armstrong floor tile list 1969.
Wall with toweled loose asbestos.
Amosite asbestos also a widely used form of asbestos was used in some ceiling tiles as well as in roof and floor tiles.
Damaged asbestos pipe.
Asbestos roof tiles are usually square shaped and their colour is generally a combination of grey and black.
Asbestos floor tile identification photos 1949 1959.
The only way to accurately identify asbestos roof tiles is to have them tested by a ukas accredited laboratory.
Asbestos cement roof damaged exterior torn asbestos pipe lagging.
Pieces of aib on outside of a building.
Armstrong s seneca white image it is likely that this is an asbestos containing floor tile.
However asbestos can be a range of colours depending on the material it is mixed with.
