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How to test for absotos on a roof.
A small sample of the material which might be or contain asbestos is placed in a sealable container to be sent to a lab for testing.
Take the sample to an asbestos testing laboratory.
The area where the sample was taken is patched with plastic sheet drywall or tape to prevent suspected fibers from spreading.
Accordingly if the material contains less than 1 asbestos it is safe and does not require removal.
Look at the joints.
Asbestos sheets are often fixed together by aluminium runners held on by small nails without a point on the end.
Here are some ways to help identify if your garage roof contains asbestos.
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Asbestos sheets are often fixed together by aluminium runners held on by blunt ended nails.
Look at the joints.
Second you mail the findings to a laboratory and after a few days the results are sent back to you.
The date of the building or material can also tell you a lot about asbestos risk.
Thoroughly clean the work area tools and equipment as soon as possible after finishing the job.
Generally asbestos testing kits work in a two step process.
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Inside the sheets will be held together by plastic or wooden runners.
First after purchasing a low cost kit at a home improvement center or online you obtain suspected asbestos from an area of your home.
The result of the test will lead you to the next step.
Wet down roofing sheets if this creates a high risk of slipping off a roof.
If your roof is constructed in this way then you should also inspect the adhesives that have been used.
The cost of testing a small sample is reasonable.
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A tool is used to cut into the substance to be tested to get a sample of fibers.
Check the manufacturer and product name on the insulation label and do a web search to find out if it contains asbestos.
Buildings made between the 1940s and the 1980s are very likely to have used asbestos materials.
The only way to know for sure whether your roof contains asbestos is to have a sample tested by professionals in a certified laboratory.
Find an inconspicuous area in the roofing and mark a square inch of tile.
Inside the sheets will be held together in a similar way by plastic or wooden runners.
