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When buying an old house, beware of the materials used, especially the eaves, internal and external wall cladding, ceilings (particularly in wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries) and fences.
The materials may contain asbestos. Inhaled asbestos fibers aggravate lung tissues, which cause them to scar. This is known as Asbestosis, a serious, chronic, non-cancerous respiratory disease.
Generally, asbestos-containing material that is in good condition and will not be disturbed (by renovation, for example) will not release asbestos fibres.
In Australia, from 31 December 2003, the total ban on manufacture, use, reuse, import, transport, storage or sale of all forms of asbestos came into force.
Asbestos cement materials were first produced in Australia in the 1920s, and became popular in 1940s. Some residential buildings continued to use asbestos-containing products in 1980s or even early 1990s.
Gypsum plaster board replaces the asbestos containing products, and the rest is history.
PS. When in doubt, ask the agent directly.
Commenting on “Asbestos in the Home”
DO NOT SKIP READING THIS BLOG
When buying an old house, beware of the materials used, especially the eaves, internal and external wall cladding, ceilings (particularly in wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries) and fences.
The materials may contain asbestos. Inhaled asbestos fibers aggravate lung tissues, which cause them to scar. This is known as Asbestosis, a serious, chronic, non-cancerous respiratory disease.
Generally, asbestos-containing material that is in good condition and will not be disturbed (by renovation, for example) will not release asbestos fibres.
In Australia, from 31 December 2003, the total ban on manufacture, use, reuse, import, transport, storage or sale of all forms of asbestos came into force.
Asbestos cement materials were first produced in Australia in the 1920s, and became popular in 1940s. Some residential buildings continued to use asbestos-containing products in 1980s or even early 1990s.
Gypsum plaster board replaces the asbestos containing products, and the rest is history.
PS. When in doubt, ask the agent directly.
