Practical asbestos advice for New Zealand homeowners, landlords and businesses.https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/en-nzhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/heat-and-asbestos-roofs/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/heat-and-asbestos-roofs/Asbestos itself resists heat, but decades of sun and heat cycles make asbestos-cement roofing brittle, warped and cracked. Cracks let water in and can release fibres. Regular inspections, and replacement once a roof is badly weathered, are the safest approach.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos roofshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-roof-types-nz/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-roof-types-nz/There are four common asbestos roof types in New Zealand: Decramastic (pressed-metal) tiles from the 1960s–80s, residential Super Six, commercial Super Six/Super 8, and fibre-cement shingles. All become more brittle with age. Decramastic and Super Six roofs are usually replaced with long-run Colorsteel or new metal tiles; shingle roofs with asphalt shingles.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos roofshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-shingle-roof-replacement/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-shingle-roof-replacement/Asbestos (fibre-cement) shingle roofs look like slate but are brittle and usually contain chrysotile. They must be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist and are typically replaced with a new asphalt-shingle roof, which keeps a similar look with far less weight.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos roofshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/types-of-asbestos/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/types-of-asbestos/The five asbestos types found in buildings are chrysotile (white), amosite (brown), crocidolite (blue), anthophyllite and tremolite. Chrysotile makes up about 95% of asbestos in buildings and is the type most often found in New Zealand roofs and cladding. All types are Group 1 carcinogens, and they can only be told apart by laboratory analysis.Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos basicshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-roofs-what-you-should-know/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-roofs-what-you-should-know/Older New Zealand roofs – especially Super Six asbestos-cement sheeting and Decramastic tiles from the 1960s–1980s – often contain asbestos. As the roof weathers, fibres can end up in rainwater tanks, guttering, ceiling spaces and the surrounding soil. If you collect rainwater or the roof is cracked, have it tested and assessed by a licensed professional.Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos roofshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/when-to-get-asbestos-testing/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/when-to-get-asbestos-testing/Get asbestos testing before renovating, re-roofing or demolishing anything built before 2000, when buying or selling an older property, and whenever suspect materials are cracking or crumbling. You can't identify asbestos by eye – a sample must be analysed by a laboratory.Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTTestinghttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/why-asbestos-removal-matters/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/why-asbestos-removal-matters/Asbestos fibres are invisible, float in the air and can lodge in the lungs, causing mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer decades later. Children are especially vulnerable. Common sources at home are pipe lagging, textured ceilings, vinyl floor tiles and wall linings.Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTHealthhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/7-surprising-facts-about-asbestos/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/7-surprising-facts-about-asbestos/Asbestos was once promoted as a miracle material and is still present in many Kiwi homes built before 2000. The three main types found in buildings are white, brown and blue asbestos, and even products that look harmless – textured ceilings, vinyl flooring, cladding – can contain it.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos basicshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/where-asbestos-is-found/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/where-asbestos-is-found/In homes, asbestos is most often found in roofing, cladding, soffits, textured ceilings, vinyl flooring and wet-area linings. In industrial buildings, look for roofing, cladding, pipe and boiler lagging, fire doors, gaskets and floor tiles. Anything built or renovated before 2000 should be checked before work starts.Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos basicshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-cladding-signs/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-cladding-signs/Flat or textured fibre-cement cladding, 'Hardies' sheets and soffits on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cracking, crumbling edges, water damage or planned renovations are the main signs it's time for testing and professional removal.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTHome ownershttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-in-garages/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-in-garages/If your garage was built before about 1999, its roof (often Super Six) and wall linings may be asbestos cement. Don't drill, cut or water-blast it – get a sample tested, then decide between leaving it, encapsulating it or having it removed and replaced.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTHome ownershttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-in-the-workplace/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-in-the-workplace/Workplaces built before 2000 may contain asbestos in roofing, cladding, ceiling tiles, vinyl flooring, pipe lagging and plant rooms. Under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, businesses that manage or control a workplace must identify asbestos and have an asbestos management plan.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTCommercialhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-removal-cost-factors/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-removal-cost-factors/Residential asbestos removal costs depend on three things: where the asbestos is and how much there is, the safety controls needed to remove it (access, friable vs non-friable, containment), and what has to be repaired or replaced afterwards. A site inspection is the only way to get an accurate figure.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTCostshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-removal-process/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-removal-process/Professional asbestos removal follows a set sequence: survey and testing, an asbestos removal control plan, notifying WorkSafe and neighbours, isolating the area, wet removal of whole pieces, double-bagging and labelled disposal, decontamination, and – where required – an independent clearance inspection.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTRemoval & disposalhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-shed-removal/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-shed-removal/Old sheds often have Super Six roofs and asbestos-cement walls. Professionals test the materials, wet them down to suppress dust, remove sheets whole rather than breaking them, wrap and label the waste, and clean the site so the area can be safely reused.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTRemoval & disposalhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/buying-a-home-with-asbestos/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/buying-a-home-with-asbestos/Yes – many Auckland homes built before 2000 contain some asbestos, and it isn't a deal-breaker on its own. Get a pre-purchase asbestos survey, find out where it is and what condition it's in, and factor removal or management costs into your offer.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTHome ownershttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/choosing-an-asbestos-removal-company/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/choosing-an-asbestos-removal-company/Choose a removalist that holds the right WorkSafe licence (Class A or B), prepares an asbestos removal control plan, uses an independent assessor for clearance where required, disposes of waste at a licensed facility and can show past projects. A company that can also replace the roof saves you a second contractor.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTRemoval & disposalhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/dangers-of-improper-asbestos-disposal/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/dangers-of-improper-asbestos-disposal/Asbestos waste must be double-wrapped in heavy plastic, labelled, transported in a covered vehicle and disposed of only at a landfill licensed to accept it. Dumping or mixing it with general rubbish spreads fibres and can lead to prosecution.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTRemoval & disposalhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/diy-asbestos-removal-risks/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/diy-asbestos-removal-risks/Disturbing asbestos without the right equipment, containment and training can expose you, your family and neighbours to fibres. In New Zealand, more than 10 m² of non-friable asbestos and any friable asbestos must be removed by a WorkSafe-licensed removalist – and professionals also handle the legal disposal.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTRemoval & disposalhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/locating-asbestos-products/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/locating-asbestos-products/Common asbestos products on New Zealand properties include roofing, cladding, soffits, textured ceilings, vinyl flooring, wet-area linings, fences, water tanks, downpipes and old electrical boards. If your property was built before 2000, treat suspect materials as asbestos until a test proves otherwise.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTHome ownershttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/organising-asbestos-removal/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/organising-asbestos-removal/Start with an asbestos survey, get a written quote and removal plan from a licensed removalist, agree dates, tell neighbours and tenants, clear access and keep people and pets away during work. Afterwards, keep the clearance and disposal paperwork with your property records.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTRemoval & disposalhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/pets-and-asbestos/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/pets-and-asbestos/Pets can inhale asbestos fibres from damaged roofing, fences or soil and can develop mesothelioma. Keep animals away from any suspect material or work area, and have damaged asbestos assessed before it breaks down further.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTHealthhttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/signs-you-need-asbestos-roof-removal/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/signs-you-need-asbestos-roof-removal/Call an asbestos roofing specialist if your roof is cracked, leaking, heavily mossed or crumbling at the edges, if sheets are brittle or broken, or before any renovation, re-roof or solar installation. Never water-blast, sand or walk on an asbestos roof.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos roofshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-roof-guide/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/asbestos-roof-guide/Asbestos roofing (Super Six sheets, Decramastic tiles and fibre-cement shingles) was widely used on New Zealand buildings until the mid-1980s. Intact, undisturbed sheets are low risk, but weathered, cracked or disturbed roofing can release fibres. The only way to confirm asbestos is laboratory testing, and removal of more than 10 m² of non-friable asbestos must be done by a WorkSafe-licensed removalist.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos roofshttps://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/why-remove-asbestos/https://jpfranklinroofing.co.nz/guides/why-remove-asbestos/Undisturbed, intact asbestos isn't necessarily dangerous, but renovations, maintenance and DIY can quickly release fibres. If asbestos is deteriorating or will be disturbed, professional removal is the safest long-term option.Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTAsbestos basics