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Friable Asbestos Removal for Vinyl Sheet Floor Coverings

If your property has asbestos-backed vinyl or millboard beneath your floor coverings, it’s essential to tread carefully when completing renovations. Typically, asbestos millboard is made up of 100% asbestos, which poses significant health and safety issues if disturbed.

Friable asbestos removal is a specialised process that requires expert handling and strict safety procedures, such as a full enclosure with negative air extraction units. At The J Group, we are fully licensed and equipped to remove friable asbestos materials safely and effectively to ensure a seamless renovation or construction.

What is Friable Asbestos?

Friable asbestos refers to any asbestos-containing material that can be easily crumbled, pulverised, or reduced to powder under pressure. Asbestos-backed vinyl flooring and millboard are common sources of friable asbestos in older buildings. When damaged, these materials release asbestos fibres into the air, contaminating your environment and presenting health risks.
 

Friable Asbestos Removal Procedure

Friable asbestos removal is a complex task that requires strict safety measures to prevent contamination. Our team follows all industry guidelines, best practices and has the required equipment to ensure complete containment and safe disposal of all asbestos-containing materials.

Safety First

While the millboard is still attached to the floor, it should be wetted down as the vinyl layer is peeled away.

Proper Dampening

While the asbestos millboard needs to be dampened properly, do not wet it to the point where pools of contaminated water are formed.

Heat Application Caution

If heat is needed to soften the old adhesive beneath a vinyl tile, be sure avoid burning the tile. Otherwise poisonous decomposition products can be produced.

Vinyl Strip Preparation

To make removal easier, the vinyl can be cut into strips before bagging or can be rolled into single roll and wrapped and sealed with plastic.

Soaking and Scraping

If some of the asbestos millboard on the floor surface remains there, soak it with water and then scrape away.

Alternative Removal Hazards

If you are considering using other methods of removal for millboard, be wary of excessive fibre release from the asbestos millboard and other additional hazards.

Ready to talk to an asbestos removal expert?

If you suspect or know your property contains friable asbestos, contact our licensed team today for safe removal.
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What our clients have to say

The Best people to deal with reasonable price!!! Just had my asbestos ceiling on my commercial building removed. Definitely recommended… I would use them myself again for other projects!!!
Ricky Ibrahim
Trent quoted our work very fast and had it completed on time even though it was a last minute job.
Dan Walker
A refreshing experience dealing wth Trent and the team – from getting a quote through to getting the work done – everything was done efficiently and professionally. Would definitely recommend using them.
Heidi Pomplun
The J Group recently removed friable and bonded asbestos materials in my house as part of a kitchen renovation. Trent and the team are highly professional and a standout amongst their peers, in my opinion. From the detailed quote to answering any questions around the process, they are open and knowledgeable. They uphold a high standard of practices to comply with the regulations and their licences. Highly recommended.
Jason Grant
Highly Professional and a pleasure to do business with. Trent and the team are punctual, courteous and do an excellent job. The J Group recently removed a large quantity of friable LDB asbestos from our house and performed the removal safely and faultlessly. Competitive pricing, fantastic communication and a "can do attitude" set these guys out above the rest. In an industry fraught with cowboys, avoid yourself the headaches and rest assured by giving these guys a call.
Johnny Bravo
We Have had Trent and the team on Numerous jobs, One recently at a renovation at Redland Bay. They are not only Reliable, but complete the jobs in a tidy and save manor. I have no problem recommending The J Group for any asbestos related jobs, to any of our clients or persons needing their services.
Fraser Allen
Outstanding customer service and really experienced and hardworking company, couldn’t be happier with the service provided. Will definitely use them again for future job!
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Contact Us Today for Safe Friable Asbestos Removal

The J Group offer no-obligation quotes for friable asbestos removal services, however we are confident that you’ll find our prices are competitive and cost-effective for your needs. Whether you’re about to begin renovations or construction within your building, or have become aware of asbestos within your building, contact our team to ensure the job is completed quickly and safely by our fully licensed team.

To help us provide you with the most accurate and timely quote, we encourage you to share as much information as possible about your project. By including your full address, photos, asbestos audit reports, and sample test reports, we can better assess your needs and offer a tailored solution quickly and efficiently.

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