The Only Safe Method Is Asbestos Encapsulation
The curse of asbestos sheeting in many forms – even almost total asbestos buildings – will be with us for decades to come. Through the poor handling of asbestos over the past decades, and ongoing advances in technology, we now know that asbestos encapsulation is the safest way to handle this product.
Adhere To The Laws Or Be Fined
The Australian government has laid down laws governing all handling of asbestos within the commercial and industrial environment. As a business owner/manager you are constantly under pressure from multiple sources. This is one area where you do not have to be the expert or even have a strong understanding.
Asbestos removal contractors are required to have a thorough understanding of all laws relevant to asbestos removal, replacement, maintenance and treatment as laid down by the governing body comprising WorkCover , National Occupational Health and Safety and the Environmental Protection Agency.
At Commercial Roofing Australia, it is critical to our business to keep fully up to date and compliant with all laws and methods for handling asbestos.
Asbestos Encapsulation Is The Safest Method
Without a doubt, unless it is absolutely necessary to remove your asbestos roofing, encapsulation is the safest, most cost effective and convenient method available coming in around 66% cheaper than removal. We have found Australian product, Insultec, to provide superior performance and some outstanding money saving side-benefits.
Insultec is a highly adhesive and durable membrane which is applied in liquid form, binding the fibres and sealing the substrata from climate, pollution, salt spray and the harmful effects of fungus, mould and mildew.
A key side-benefit of Insultec, which has earned it international acclaim, is its unsurpassed heat reflecting ability. In independent testing carried out by Vipac Engineers and Scientists in Melbourne, it was found the solar insulating properties are 38% greater than off-white Colorbond ® and 47% greater than galvanised steel.
Client feedback has confirmed a reduction in internal heat in the order of 20°C and reduction in cooling costs of up to 61%. With increased savings and comfort levels such as these Insultec is a winning product on all fronts.
Should the damage to your asbestos roof be too extensive, we are fully qualified to carry out asbestos removal and disposal according to legal and health and safety guidelines.
For further information on asbestos encapsulation, please contact us on 1300 725 988 or via our free quote form.
