Problems with asbestos floor covering removal
In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the problems and issues surrounding the removal of asbestos floor coverings. \xa0
There are a number of different asbestos floor coverings some include:
Vinyl, Thermoplastic, Paper backed linoleum, Screeds, Bitumen, Adhesives, Damp proofing on floors.
\xa0Some of the key issues include:
- Modern coverings over the top / layers and layers stuck on top of the asbestos floor covering
- The asbestos floor covering has been screeded over
- Asbestos containing bitumen adhesive used to adhere the asbestos floor covering down.
- Skirting board and walls, kitchen cupboards etc fitted over
- Asbestos floor covering pinging everywhere
- Mechanical equipment required to lift the asbestos floor covering.