Cement panel or insulation board?
Asbestos cement panels and asbestos insulation board (AIB) can look alike. The difference matters a great deal, because AIB is much more fragile and usually needs a licensed contractor. Cement is far harder to break and carries a lower exposure risk. We confirm the material before choosing a method, and we stop and reassess if the panels turn out to be something else.
Where cement ceilings are found
- Garages and outbuildings
- Extensions, porches and kitchens
- Industrial and agricultural buildings
- Schools and public buildings
Extra controls as standard
Extraction units are not always legally required for asbestos cement, but where we work inside a building we use them anyway, because they keep the air cleaner and reduce spread.
How we do the work
Identify the material
A survey or sample confirms what the panels are made of, so the correct controls are used.
Protect and prepare
Operatives wear respirators, disposable overalls, gloves and goggles. The area is sealed with signs and barriers.
Remove panels intact
Panels are wetted, unfixed by hand and lowered whole. Cutting, drilling and breaking are avoided.
Clean and bag
Waste is double-bagged in approved bags. Surfaces are cleaned with HEPA vacuums and damp wipes.
Dispose and inspect
A registered carrier takes the waste to an authorised site, and a final inspection checks the area is clean.
Asbestos waste is double-bagged, sealed and taken by a registered carrier to an authorised disposal site. You receive a waste consignment note as your legal record.