Defect type
·27 observations
Critical · 3–5/5
Asbestos in Fencing
Asbestos in Fencing is a critical asbestos defect SURE inspectors have documented across 27 inspection reports.
Causes
- Use of asbestos-containing materials in construction
- Material choice during original construction
- Material used during construction
Symptoms to look for
- Fibrous cement sheeting used in fences
- Presence of fibrous cement sheeting
- Fibrous cement sheeting present
Remedies
- Organise an asbestos inspection by a licensed Asbestos Inspector
- Recommend an asbestos lab test be conducted
- Conduct 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.
Same category