ok i've known about this for a while and am always mindful about H and S but i think this is way over the top - how are the fibers even friable when caked in bitumen (as opposed to other mediums)? and replacing all the carpet becouse some of the water got through a window .
most of us have millions of asbestos fibers in our lungs , its all about the amount you are exposed to and for how long ,
that said , its a warning to homeowners with decramastic roofs
clangie,
Apr 8, 9:10pm
the asbestos is in the glue holding the chip on, if your worried you can cut a few random bits of tile off and get it tested. thats why if they are going to paint those tiles they apply a moss killer type spray to clean the tiles when it rains-then they can prep/rechip and paint
martin11,
Apr 9, 9:38am
Hitting the roof with a water blaster broke up the coating and spread it around the place .
kitkat66,
Apr 9, 10:47am
As the homeowner you can scrape a few bits off into a plastic bag and get it tested for free. I did this with mine and ended up having to get a new roof.
martin11,
Apr 9, 11:52am
A person who is in the building trade should have known about asbestoes problems with homes . Been well documented .
gabbysnana,
Apr 9, 12:29pm
decramatic roofs have been well hidden you mean, the scallywags come out of the cracks wanting $14k to paint seal them, when you can replace the whole roof cheaper.
pauldw,
Apr 9, 1:47pm
Can you though? Don't you have to pay a pirate to remove the old roof before the roofer starts?
martin11,
Apr 9, 2:38pm
Not if the tiles have asbestoes in them ! Well over that to get them removed by a licenced firm . Then the cost of the new roof .
xs1100,
Apr 18, 8:37pm
had a old decramastic tile roof tested and replaced with coloursteel highly recommend
lythande1,
Aug 1, 12:14pm
Look at the roads. they break up after a while. You'd rather risk your lungs?
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