Bristol, UK - Asbestos can be a scary word to throw around & discuss as it has heavy connotations with illness and even death. It can be scary thinking about how you can be affected by asbestos, but the truth is it isn't a major concern as long as you know what you're doing, or you know who to call if you have asbestos in your home. For more information, visit our page on - Asbestos Disposal Bristol

Now banned in the UK, asbestos was an abundantly used material due to it was very useful in many applications. Asbestos is a great insulator, which made it ideal for heating pipes & home insulation. Asbestos has many unique characteristics as it can withstand a lot of things from acid, electricity to fire. Asbestos was also a very stable material so it had a remarkably long "shelf life" These qualities paired with its strength and durability were extremely sought after traits in the construction & manufacturing industry.

Asbestos took many forms when it was used commercially from woven cloth to dry powders. Asbestos was mixed with cement & mortar to strengthen bricks as it would act as a form of aggregate due to the fibrous nature of the material. Ironically, it's these fibres that cause the greatest hazards for people that are exposed to asbestos.

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