Asbestos roofing – damaged sheets

Cause

Impact from overhanging branches 

Repair

  • cut back overhanging branches hard so they are well clear of the roofing

  • if you are not sure whether a fibre-cement cladding contains asbestos, you can get a small piece (about the size of two $2 coins, or approximately 2 x 3 cm) tested at one of the labs listed on our asbestos page

  • where the asbestos fibre-cement roofing is in poor condition or sheets are cracked it will need to be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist and a new roof cladding installed. You can find a registry of licensed removalists on the WorkSafe New Zealand website.

Breathing in asbestos fibres can lead to serious and potentially fatal illnesses. Work with materials that contain asbestos is very strictly controlled. You can find more asbestos details for homeowners on the WorkSafe website.

Cause

Careless walking on the roof

Repair

  • discuss the problem with the responsible party to avoid any potential repeat

  • if you are not sure whether a fibre-cement cladding contains asbestos, you can get a small piece (about the size of two $2 coins, or approximately 2 x 3 cm) tested at one of the labs listed on our asbestos page

  • where the asbestos fibre-cement roofing is in poor condition or sheets are cracked it will need to be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist and a new roof cladding installed. You can find a registry of licensed removalists on the WorkSafe New Zealand website.

Breathing in asbestos fibres can lead to serious and potentially fatal illnesses. Work with materials that contain asbestos is very strictly controlled. You can find more asbestos details for homeowners on the WorkSafe website.

Cause

Roofing at the end of its serviceable life

Repair

  • if you are not sure whether a fibre-cement cladding contains asbestos, you can get a small piece (about the size of two $2 coins, or approximately 2 x 3 cm) tested at one of the labs listed on our asbestos page

  • where the asbestos fibre-cement roofing is in poor condition or sheets are cracked it will need to be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist and a new roof cladding installed. You can find a registry of licensed removalists on the WorkSafe New Zealand website.

Breathing in asbestos fibres can lead to serious and potentially fatal illnesses. Work with materials that contain asbestos is very strictly controlled. You can find more asbestos details for homeowners on the WorkSafe website.