Twelve Handy Hints for DIY people.
- Identify the product to determine whether or not it is asbestos. This is not a set rule but if the construction is pre 1975 check it out thoroughly. Common areas of use are roofs, kitchens, laundries, bathrooms & wet areas, eves, sheds, and pipes. If you are not sure you can Dwyer’s and we will perform a site inspection and advise you of the situation.
- Handle with all the care in the world as if your LIFE DEPENDS ON IT. What am I saying – IT DOES DEPEND ON IT.
- Hire an asbestos bin with a plastic liner.
- Arrange all your tools; – hammer, nail punch, chisel, screw driver, step ladder, planks, garden hose and a knapsack.
- Remove all skirting – mouldings and architraves – light & power switches.
- Damp down the asbestos and keep it damp for the duration of the project.
- With your punch and hammer, punch the nail through the asbestos and very carefully remove the sheets and keep it wet to avoid any dust which will be full of asbestos particles.
- Do not break, drill, saw, smash asbestos under any circumstances.
- Wear disposable overalls available from most hardware stores – protective eye ware – breathing apparatus – gloves and footwear.
- Very carefully place it in the asbestos bin that is lined with plastic. It is very important to keep it wet while in the bin. If left overnight, wet it the next morning and keep it wet.
- Repeat this procedure until the job is completed.
If you find this procedure too difficult a task we have licenced and insured “A” and “B” class professionals available. Please
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