Old factory with asbestos chimney pots/flues visible above the roof line, asbestos roof and red brick wall very expensive works
Asbestos was widely used until the 1980’s to improve the performance of materials and to provide heat resistance and insulation. It is a natural substance which occurs in rock throughout the world. It formed around the same time as coal, oil and natural gas. Because asbestos formed in rock throughout the world, there are low levels of fibres in the air everywhere. Asbestos was widely used until the 1980’s to improve the performance of materials and to provide heat resistance and insulation. Asbestos fibres are strong and are resistant to heat and chemicals. These properties led to asbestos being used in a range of building materials to increase strength, durability, and to provide insulation and fire protection. If your home is less than 25 years old, it is unlikely to contain asbestos. Homes built or refurbished between 1930 and 1980 are likely to contain materials made from asbestos and if your home is over 75 years old, it may contain asbestos. Asbestos was also used in some household products (such as oven gloves and ironing board rest pads) but its use decreased greatly from the mid 1980’s and has been banned in most products since 1993.
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Location: Navenby Lincolnshire.
Photo credit: © Steve Welsh / Alamy / Afripics
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