What a result contains
For each sample: a reference, a description of the material, whether asbestos was detected and which type. It will also say what was not found. Keep the result with your house records.
If it is negative
It means that sample did not contain asbestos. It does not say anything about other materials in the building. You can plan the job around that material, but other materials still need their own results.
If it is positive
- Do not drill, sand, scrape or break the material.
- Tell anyone who may work on it.
- Decide whether to leave it, seal it, overboard it or have it removed.
- Ask a contractor to advise on the route that suits the material and its condition.
Reading types
Asbestos is described by type, for example chrysotile (white), amosite (brown) and crocidolite (blue). The type affects how the material is treated, but all types should be handled with care.
This guide is general information. It is not a survey and cannot confirm the presence or absence of asbestos in your building.
