Outside
Garage and shed roofs, soffits and fascias, gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and some roof tiles and felts.
Inside
Textured ceilings and walls, floor tiles and their adhesive, boiler cupboard and airing cupboard boards, bath panels, toilet cisterns, fire doors and fuse box backing boards.
Heating
Old boiler flues, pipe lagging, storage heater insulation and fireplace panels.
What to do
Do not drill, sand or break anything suspect. Get it tested. If it is in good condition it can often be left alone and recorded.
This guide is general information. Every building is different, so ask us before you start work.
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