Defect type
·17 observations
Critical · 2–5/5
Damaged Asbestos Fence
Damaged Asbestos Fence is a critical asbestos defect SURE inspectors have documented across 17 inspection reports. Most common in 1970–2000 and pre–1970 asbestos–cement and fibro homes.
Causes
- Age-related deterioration of asbestos cement sheeting
- Impact damage during roof or gutter maintenance
- Moisture damage causing delamination
- Age and deterioration of materials
- Physical impact or wear
Symptoms to look for
- Cracked or broken eave sheets with visible fibre edges
- Surface weathering and chalking on eave linings
- Visible damage to asbestos roof sections
- Missing sections exposing roof space
- Visible damage to asbestos fence
Remedies
- Engage a qualified and licensed asbestos removal professional for assessment and safe removal/remediation.
- Encapsulate intact sheets with approved sealant if removal not feasible
- Engage a licensed asbestos inspector and contractor for remediation
- Licensed asbestos removalist to remove and replace affected sheets
- Replace with fibre cement (non-asbestos) eave linings
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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