Many older garages around Glasgow and across Scotland have corrugated cement roof sheets that may contain asbestos. If your roof is leaking, damaged or you are planning to refurbish the garage, replacement may be the most practical long term solution.
Test before disturbing the roof
You cannot confirm asbestos simply by looking at a grey corrugated roof. If the material is going to be disturbed, professional testing or an appropriate asbestos survey can establish what you are dealing with.
Avoid drilling, cutting, breaking or removing suspected asbestos sheets yourself. Even cement bonded asbestos can release fibres when damaged or worked on.
Remove, cover or replace?
If the roof is sound and will remain undisturbed, leaving it in place may be appropriate in some circumstances. Encapsulation or an overclad system may also be considered, depending on the roof’s condition and the proposed work.
However, full removal and replacement is often the clearest option where the roof is damaged, leaking, deteriorating or the garage is being substantially renovated. It removes the asbestos material and gives you a new roof designed for the garage’s future use.
Replacement options commonly include coated steel roofing or other suitable non asbestos roofing systems. The right choice depends on the existing structure, roof design, condensation requirements and whether the garage is being used for storage, a workshop or another purpose.
A common mistake is focusing only on the new roof and forgetting that the old asbestos sheets must be removed and disposed of correctly first.
If you are unsure what is safest for your garage in Scotland, professional asbestos testing and survey advice can help you make the right decision before work begins.
For homeowners in Glasgow and throughout Scotland, Assure Asbestos can assess suspected asbestos roofing, explain your options and provide a fixed price quote with clear communication, so you know what the work involves from the outset.
For safe, properly managed removal, professional asbestos removal services can help ensure the old roofing is handled and disposed of appropriately before replacement work begins. Contact us today!