Potential Asbestos in Eave Sheeting
Potential Asbestos in Eave Sheeting is a critical asbestos defect SURE inspectors have documented across 672 inspection reports. Highest concentration in Bayswater.
Causes
- Use of fibrous cement sheeting in construction (historically containing asbestos)
- Use of fibrous cement sheeting as a building material in the past
- Use of fibrous cement sheeting materials in construction
- Historical building materials that may contain asbestos
- Construction material choice (fibrous cement sheeting)
Symptoms to look for
- Presence of fibrous cement sheeting.
- Presence of fibrous cement sheeting as exterior wall material and cladding
- Presence of fibrous cement sheeting as exterior wall material
- Presence of fibrous cement sheeting in fence sections
- Fibrous cement sheeting present in fence sections
Remedies
- Obtain an asbestos lab inspection to determine if asbestos is present.
- Conduct an asbestos lab test to confirm material.
- Engage a fencing contractor for repairs (with appropriate asbestos handling precautions)
- Conduct a licensed asbestos inspection prior to a decision to purchase
- Conduct an Asbestos Inspection by a licensed Asbestos Inspector
Where we see this most
These suburbs show the highest concentration of potential asbestos in eave sheeting in our inspection data (minimum five observations). Click a suburb to see its full defect profile.
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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.