They were available in standard sheets twenty seven and a half inches wide and in lengths of four five six seven.
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets contain how much asbestos.
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets were applied in the same way that corrugated iron was applied either nailed to wooden strips bolted to the purlins or clipped directly to the purlins by clips of hoop iron or wire.
Since the cement sheets were fireproof manufacturers initially considered them safer as compared to wood.
Corrugated roofing sheets made of asbestos is common in uk homes constructed prior to 2000.
After prolonged use and weathering they deteriorate and can release asbestos fibres in small quantities.
Adding asbestos to the cement made the corrugated roofing sheets more heat resistant weatherproof and durable.
The asbestos fibres in cacs bind tightly to the base material matrix of the cement.
If it is made of another material such as reinforced plastic or corrugated iron then it won t contain asbestos.
Any panels that are made of asbestos cement will be resistant to harsh weather conditions so any boarding panels used on the outside of the structure that are exposed to the elements will probably contain asbestos.
Therefore under normal circumstances cacs will not release any asbestos fibres cause air pollution or affect public health.
Corrugated cement sheets were mainly used for roofs fences shed walls etc.
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets cacs is one of the most common low risk asbestos containing materials acms.