Friable Asbestos & Non-Friable Asbestos
Asbestos is the term for a group of mineral fibres that were used for a host of different construction purposes throughout the 1940s and 80s. There are two types of asbestos: friable and non-friable. The difference between the two is the method in which they have to be disposed.
Asbestos was popular because of its durability to withstand all erosion and decay, its water-resistant particles, as well as its affordability, many homes and buildings had asbestos materials used during its construction.
The problem is that asbestos actually is very dangerous for the health of people. When the fibres break and go into the air, people who inhale asbestos can face many serious illnesses.
Asbestos fibres are not visible to the naked eye and due to its light material can remain airborne for a long time. This was discovered too late into the production and since the discovery, homes and buildings no longer use asbestos materials.
What Is Friable & Non-Friable Asbestos?
Friable asbestos is materials that contain the dangerous fibre and comes in forms of powders and can be broken down and crumbled. This is the more dangerous type of asbestos because it can be broken up into the air easily and inhaled.
Non-friable, or bonded, asbestos are materials that cannot be broken down or reduced to dust when crumbled. While it might seem safe at first, over time this type of material will eventually turn to friable asbestos, meaning an increasing danger to your home.
Recognising Friable & Non-Friable Asbestos
For many homeowners, recognising the differences between the two is hard. However, for professionals such as A&B Asrem, we can tell. We have the experience to identify asbestos in your home and the techniques and technology to safely remove it.
The last thing you want in your home is growing asbestos. Don’t wait around till your house becomes completed damaged and dangerous.
Contact Us
At A&B Asrem, we provide professional asbestos removal services in Melbourne and its surrounding areas such as McKinnon, Bentleigh, Caulfield and Carnegie. At A&B Asrem we are fully licensed and are able to conduct asbestos testing, inspection and removal in a safe and timely manner. Asbestos is a highly dangerous material, so contact us today if you even suspect that you may have asbestos in your home.
