What does asbestos sheeting look like?
Asbestos is a fibrous material that occurs naturally and is well-known for its insulating characteristics. While asbestos fibres are soft and flexible, they are also heat, electrical, and corrosion-resistant. Asbestos has been the go-to material for insulating anything from buildings...
Asbestos Vs. Non-asbestos Cement Sheets
As the use of asbestos is being phased out, the asbestos cement industry has been forced to look for a viable substitute. Non-asbestos cement sheets and boards are increasingly being used as asbestos-free alternatives for roofing and piping insulation. With...
What does asbestos look like?
Asbestos is a mineral fibre found in naturally occurring silicate minerals or rocks. The use of asbestos has been banned in several countries worldwide because of the number of health risks associated with it. In 2003, Australia became one of...
What is Asbestos?
ASBESTOS DEFINED The use of asbestos in the building industry was banned in the 1980s because of its possible life threatening effects, but what is it exactly and what are the dangers? Asbestos is in its raw form is a...