Fibro asbestos roofs at Singleton Roofing

Before the 1980s, Fibro asbestos products were popular in home construction building materials. Australia phased asbestos out from the 1980s, and it has been totally banned in NSW and Australia since 31 December 2003. If your home’s Fibro roof went on before 1985, then chances are it contains asbestos; corrugated sheets made without asbestos since 1985 look similar. A home built or renovated before 1990 probably has asbestos-containing materials too. Since it is more commonly found in old homes, many of these homeowners do not know whether their old Fibro sheeting are still safe.

Singleton Roofing provides roofing repair jobs on older homes with roofs that contain asbestos fibre. This work needs specific knowledge, so choose carefully who handles your Fibro roof.

Risks of old Fibro asbestos roof

If you suspect your roof contains old Fibro asbestos, then it’s best to have it checked and assessed by an expert.

With age, an asbestos roof can break and produce dust that may pose a risk to you and your family. When you do ceiling or roofing maintenance yourself, you also face health risks that can only appear after many years in the future.

Australia’s hot weather may have taken its toll on your Fibro asbestos roof. Although the damage may not be visible to you, it is best not to do roof restoration or maintenance on it yourself.

What to do with old asbestos asphalt roof

If you want to ensure your family’s safety, it’s best to consult licensed asbestos removal specialists that can inspect your roof legally. To prevent any damage to your health, it’s time to consider getting a new roof. Singleton Roofing provides asbestos Fibro roof conversions, gutter guards installation, driveway cleaning, sealing, painting, and roof installation. We also convert tiled roofs, metal roofs, and asbestos Fibro roofs.