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asbestos testing newcastle

The disclosure of whether asbestos-containing material (ACM) present within a property should become mandatory, according to one of NSW’s peak real estate bodies. The real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) proposed that the state government should have a special task force to develop a statewide plan for the management and removal of ACM in NSW.

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  1. ASBESTOS TESTING IN NEW CASTLE

  2. Asbestos is naturally occurring and can typically be found in rock (including serpentine), sediment, or soil. • Naturally occurring asbestos can be: • white (chrysotile) • brown (actinolite, amosite) • blue (anthophyllite, crocidolite) • tremolite Reference: http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/health-and-safety/safety-topics-a-z/asbestos/naturally-occurring-asbestos

  3. Why Test for Asbestos? Asbestos is highly toxic and was widely used in a large number of building materials including flooring, ceiling tiles, insulation, cements, joint compound, and more. Flooring

  4. Testing for asbestos It is important, therefore to test for the presence of asbestos before initiating any building repairs or improvements on structures that were built prior to 1980. Not doing so can put you and others in the immediate vicinity at risk for inhaling airborne asbestos fibers during the repair or renovation. Asbestos has causal links to asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.

  5. Need A Professional Contractor To Perform Asbestos Testing In New Castle Below, you can find 3 main reasons why you need to seek help from a licensed professional to perform asbestos testing in Newcastle. Reason #1: Fibrous material was widely used in NSW More than 2500 products containing ACM were used in construction, including:

  6. Some roofing made of fibrous cements • Insulation between 1930 and 1950 • Artificial embers and ashes sold for use in fireplaces may contain ACM • Floors and walls • Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives may contain ACM • Fencing products • Coal and oil furnaces and gaskets may have ACM insulation.

  7. Reason #2: ACM can diminish property’s value A study conducted by Fisher et. Al. revealed that the presence of fibrous materials affect property’s value. The market value of a property with ACM is 10-30% lower than a comparable property that is free from fibrous materials.

  8. Reason #3: DIY testing can be dangerous If you live in a single house, the regulation stated that you could perform sampling yourself for ACM testing purposes. However, you have to keep in mind that working directly with this hazardous substance is dangerous and can be physically demanding. Reference:http://asbestoswatchnewcastle.com.au/asbestos-testing/

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