Fireplaces

Asbestos can be found in adhesives like grout, sealants, putties and dry powder mixes used in many places like windows, bathrooms and kitchens.

Cement containing asbestos usually comes as cement sheeting but can be moulded (sprayed) onto any surface when wet. Be asbestos aware.

Asbestos cement sheeting can feel hard and brittle. Asbestos cement sheeting is white to grey in colour. It is usually flat and smooth, and may be painted or have dimples like a golf ball on one side.

Compressed high-density floor sheets were used to build floors over timber or steel floor joists. Ceramic tiles covered over the sheeting to finish the floor.  

Concrete slabs can contain various forms of asbestos.
Powdered asbestos was mixed with cement to reduce cracking. Broken pieces of asbestos cement sheeting were used as filler in concrete.

Sheets that contain asbestos are found as the base and around fireplaces. They are also found around wood fire heaters, around gas heaters and also as the wick in kerosene heaters.