Asbestos was used extensively in roofing products including cement based sheets and shingles that contain asbestos. They usually contained around 15% asbestos content. Asbestos which was once dubbed as a “wonder material” had excellent fire retardant properties and strength. Older …
Asbestos Roof Sheets & Slates – Are They Dangerous? Read More »
According to a recent BBC report over 47,442 housing executive properties contain asbestos in Northern Ireland. It is thought that Belfast is host the greatest number of properties that contain asbestos. The Department of Education has recently said that the …
Asbestos was used in the construction of farm buildings across Northern Ireland. You will find asbestos on the farm in roof sheeting, guttering, down spouts, soffits, fascia and pipe lagging. In many cases the asbestos becomes damaged due to its …
A bereaved family from County Down have called for more awareness of the risks of asbestos after loosing their father to asbestos related disease. Asbestos was widely used in buildings across the country right up until it was banned in …
A Belfast Council officer raised concerns about an application to open a bar and nightclub in Cathedral Quarter. The old building contains asbestos cement roofing which can be dangerous if fibres escape into the air. Other issues were raised about …
Belfast Cathedral Quarter Building Asbestos Fears Read More »
