Defect type
·18 observations
Critical · 3–5/5
Potential Asbestos in Detached Garage External Wall Cladding
Potential Asbestos in Detached Garage External Wall Cladding is a critical asbestos defect SURE inspectors have documented across 18 inspection reports.
Causes
- Use of fibrous cement sheeting in construction (historically contained asbestos)
- Use of fibrous cement sheeting in construction
Symptoms to look for
- Presence of fibrous cement sheeting in cladding
- Presence of fibrous cement sheeting
Remedies
- Conduct an asbestos lab test to confirm material
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