Welcome to Australian Asbestos Removal Services

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and was used extensively for about 150 years. It is versatile, plentiful and ideal as a fireproofing  reinforcing and insulation material. But is also a deadly killer. Asbestos is a category 1 carcinogen and presents an unacceptable level of health risk.

There are three main types of asbestos:

• Crocidolite-blue asbestos
• Amosite-brown asbestos
• Chrysotile-white asbestos

All three types pose a risk of cancer and are now banned

What was asbestos most commonly used for

One of the most commonly used building products in Australia from the 1940’s until late 1992 was fibro (fiber cement sheeting) an asbestos containing material(ACM). Fibro was used extensively for wall cladding and sheeting, ceilings, fencing and roofing  material (commonly known as super six) the asbestos-based roof sheeting and fence material, because it is constantly exposed to the elements it poses a high risk as it will suffer weathering and has a limited life before it starts to break down thus constantly releasing fibers into the surrounding atmosphere every time the wind blows or it rains or hails.

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