Asbestos Sheets on a Bathroom Roof

This Victorian Terraced House in Birmingham had a
Bathroom Extension added, probably in the 1950’s or 60’s.
Asbestos sheets were used to cover the roof as it was the
‘Normal’ thing to do at the time

asbestos sheeted roof

Asbestos Sheeted Bathroom Roof

Throughout the 40’s; 50’s; 60’s and into the early 70’s
asbestos cement sheets were widely used for roofing
in the UK.  They were a cheap effective, reliable roof
covering that was readily available and easily fitted.

This was particularly true in the emerging DIY market.

Up and down the country there must be 1000’s of these
type of extensions, all covered with Asbestos Cement Sheets

This Birmingham bathroom was very cold because it
had no insulation, other than a fibre board ceiling.

At the time this extension was built, insulation did not figure
in peoples minds nor did it form part the Building Regulations

The Asbestos sheets on this roof, like many other leaking old roofs
had become unsightly, covered as they were with an
abundant growth of moss and other vegetation

asbestos sheets replaced with rubber and insulation

Asbestos Cement Sheets replaced with Insulated Rubber Roof

Rubber Roofing Replaces Asbestos Cement Sheets

To carry out the work, strictly in accordance with the
HSE advice and Health and Safety rules, the old
Asbestos Cement Sheets were carefully removed,
double wrapped in heavy gauge polythene sheeting
and disposed of safely and legally by the local authority

The timbers were inspected, after the roof was stripped
and then sprayed with wood preserver.  On top of the
ceiling, we fitted 200mm glass fibre quilt insulation.

A new roof deck of 18mm OSB board was fitted onto
a new tanalised timber frame and the roof was finished
and made waterproof by adding ClassicBond Premium
One Piece EPDM Rubber Roofing System.

asbestos sheets replaced with Insulated rubber roof

The Completed Insulated Rubber Roof

 

ClassicBond Premium One Piece EPDM Rubber Roofing System
was supplied by Rubber 4 Roofs from Coventry

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