Defect type
·2 observations
High · 3–4/5
Aged Fences and Possible Asbestos Sheeting
Aged Fences and Possible Asbestos Sheeting is a high-severity asbestos defect SURE inspectors have documented across 2 inspection reports.
Causes
- General age of fence components
- Original construction materials
- General age
Symptoms to look for
- Fibrous cement sheeting sections
- General age to fence components
- Fibrous cement sheeting
Remedies
- Engage a qualified fencing contractor for repairs
- Recommend an asbestos lab test be conducted
- General upkeep and maintenance
- Recommend an asbestos lab test
Critical
Get an inspector through this property.
Findings in this category skew high severity. If you are under contract, we can usually book inside the cooling-off window. Every inspection includes 12 months of free advice.
Inspector-written
Curated entries in Asbestos
- Curated 2–4/5Damaged Asbestos Cement Eave Linings
Cracked, broken, or deteriorating asbestos cement (fibro) eave linings with exposed fibre edges. Common in pre-1990 Perth and Sydney homes. While bonded asbestos in good condition is low risk, damaged sheets with exposed edges present an inhalation hazard during maintenance.
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