Can Your Insulation Installer Recognize Asbestos?

This is the most dangerous form of asbestos and should not be disturbed under any circumstances, unless it is being removed by a suitably qualified asbestos removalist.

Asbestos Paper Insulation

Asbestos paper insulation.
This material was used in homes and commercial buildings to insulate hot air heating ducts or air conditioning duct work. In early homes it may be found along the entire length of the duct exterior, but later was used only around the joints.

Pipe Lagging

Asbestos pipe lagging
Hot water or gas pipes were commonly “lagged”, or insulated with asbestos containing products (usually paper or rope) which frequently contain high levels of  dangerous asbestos fibres. The lagging has often deteriorated significantly and poses a high risk.

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