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Even though asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999, there are still several thousands tonnes of asbestos containing materials in domestic homes and commercial properties. One of the the biggest challenges the public face is attempting to identify asbestos. It comes in many different forms, and was used in more than 3,000 different products.

In many cases, even with the help of this video, asbestos can remain difficult to identify. If you suspect that your property may contain asbestos, you can have a professional survey conducted, which will include laboratory testing to determine is materials do contain asbestos.

This video will give you a better understanding of the places where asbestos materials are most commonly found, and the typical appearance of these materials. This will enable property owners to better understand whether a material does or does not contain asbestos.

Some of the most common asbestos containing materials include:
Asbestos Cement Sheets
Asbestos Insulation Board
Asbestos Tiles
Asbestos Flues
Asbestos Insulation
Asbestos Lagging
Asbestos Soffits

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Music: Carefree Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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