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Defect type ·1 observations
Moderate · 3–3/5

Suspect Asbestos in External Wall Cladding

Asbestos/real

Suspect Asbestos in External Wall Cladding is a moderate-severity asbestos defect SURE inspectors have documented across 1 inspection report.

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Causes

  • Use of fibrous cement sheeting in construction

Symptoms to look for

  • Presence of fibrous cement sheeting as external wall cladding

Remedies

  • Conduct an asbestos lab test to confirm material
Moderate

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This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.

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