Typical Locations Of ACMs In Lullington Houses

If your home was built before 2000, there's a chance it may still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Such materials featured heavily in UK housing developments and refurbishments during the 20th century.

Undisturbed and well-contained asbestos poses little danger, but recognising its hiding places is vital for safe management. The following guide outlines the most common spots where asbestos may be present in UK homes.

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Ceilings & Walls

Textured Coatings (e.g. Artex)

Widely applied in properties built between the 1960s and 1980s.

Typically seen on ceilings, though sometimes present on walls.

Known to sometimes hold white asbestos fibres.

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB)

Applied to enhance fire resistance and insulation.

Found in partition walls, ceiling tiles, soffits, and behind heaters.

Floors

Vinyl Floor Tiles and Sheet Flooring

Commonly laid in bathrooms, kitchens, and corridors.

The glue or backing (often black bitumen) can contain asbestos.

Often remains beneath modern flooring in older properties in Lullington.

Pipes and Heating Systems

Pipe Lagging

Used in many homes built before the 1970s, especially around heating pipes.

Very crumbly and dangerous if disturbed or degraded.

Boiler Insulation and Gaskets

Some older boilers may have internal or surrounding ACMs for heat resistance.

Roofing and Attic Areas

Asbestos Cement Sheets

Used in garages, sheds, and occasionally the main house roof.

Strong and relatively low-risk unless damaged or drilled into.

Roof Linings and Soffits

Installed in the edges and linings of roofing structures.

Loose Fill Insulation

Rare but extremely hazardous.

Typically found in lofts of very old homes-looks like a loose, fluffy material.

Outbuildings and Garages

Many garages built from the 1950s to 1980s feature asbestos cement panels for walls and roofing.

Also commonly used for garage ceilings and water tanks.

Bathrooms and Kitchens

Wall Panels and Splashbacks

Installed behind appliances and fixtures for fire and moisture protection.

Toilet Cisterns and Seats

Older toilet parts sometimes incorporated asbestos-reinforced materials.

Electrical Components

Asbestos was used in fuse boxes, electrical backing boards, and old light fittings due to its fire-resistant properties.

Commonly ignored during electrical updates or rewiring.

A Last Point on ACMs

A lot of asbestos materials remain out of sight in hidden structural areas. Conducting a demolition or refurb survey before major alterations ensures no concealed ACMs are disturbed.

The absence of visible asbestos doesn't guarantee its absence. Always treat homes built before 2000 with caution, especially ahead of renovations or repairs.

When in doubt, consult a licensed asbestos surveyor near Lullington. A minor cost that offers significant reassurance and risk reduction.

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