Search

Vent pipes and sockets may contain asbestos. Vent pipes that regulate pressure and gas are used in plumbing and drainage, and in some sewerage and septic installations. ...

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....

Cast aluminium choke boxes may contain asbestos rope inside, not visible when the box is closed. Street light choke boxes may be painted, or have a metallic silver colour....

Sealants used like caulking – to prevent the transmission of dust, sound and heat – may contain asbestos....

Two types of fuses containing asbestos were used on electricity meter boards in the 1960s:   Henley and Federal...

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

Moulded asbestos cement roofing accessories include ridge capping, ventilating ridge, skylights and manholes, roof ventilators, flashing, barge moulding, downpipes, guttering....

Cement conduits and cable covers are usually grey, and are hard and brittle. Asbestos cement conduit was widely used in pit and duct systems in Sydney’s central business district. ...

Paints containing asbestos look the same as paints without asbestos and can be friable. Be asbestos aware. Find out where they were used. ...

Strip mouldings can have plain or rounded (spigoted) edges, including louvre blades. A round nail may be visible on the strip, usually just above the surface....