What is Asbestos Encapsulation?

Asbestos encapsulation is a much more affordable asbestos treatment where the goal is to prevent asbestos fibre release in the air. Asbestos encapsulation is a method which creates a protective layer on mostly friable asbestos material surface or damage asbestos elements which both can easily lead to asbestos exposure by any small disturbance.
Direct application is a most common for in use to cover ACM with a protective layer. The substance we use is a kind of impervious material that keep the original asbestos application in a safe condition for a while.

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The Importance of
​Asbestos Encapsulation?

There are situations where asbestos removal is not a necessity and Encapsulation comes as a solution. The reason not just cutting cost on service but it makes more sense.
Yearly asbestos management surveys can uncover damaged asbestos elements in the property that has to be fixed by using asbestos encapsulation. This is an excellent way to trap asbestos fibres in any asbestos containing material.

What is the cost of
​Asbestos Encapsulation?

You will be happy to read this, because this method is so much more affordable than remove asbestos permanently. 

The average cost of asbestos encapsulation is around 8£ / square metre which is a friendly price category. 

Keep in mind, encapsulation is a temporary solution, permanent removal has to happen sooner or later. Call us on 01253-366099.
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Asbestos Encapsulation or Asbestos Removal?

Asbestos encapsulation is an alternative solution because encapsulation is such a quick solution and involves much less intrusive work than getting rid of the asbestos.

​Businesses can remain open and and doesn't need to stop operating. Another benefit to encapsulation is you don't need to worry about disposing asbestos waste. Sounds like a win win right? Well every method has its downside.

There is a reason of asbestos encapsulation project is needed on sites.
And that is because of any of these materials like asbestos cement begins to degrade and become damaged easily.  Although keeping asbestos in an encapsulated form is not the best way to keep the environment safe.

Especially when we are speaking about sprayed coating insulation or Asbestos Insulating Board which need regular attention to keep in a good condition. 

Asbestos removal project is the only way to get rid of all type asbestos product from buildings. For all asbestos problems you need to call a licensed contractor to get rid of any material made of asbestos. A licensed contractor is the best choice for asbestos abatement because you can be sure these professionals are following the latest asbestos regulation.

​FAQ - Asbestos Encapsulation

​Where is asbestos encapsulation needed? - Spray insulation is often located under asbestos roof structures which is extremely dangerous. Encapsulation is needed even before they are planning remove the spayed insulation coating. Again, encapsulation is usually needed on pipe insulation and boarded elements like asbestos insulating board.

When asbestos encapsulation is used? - In such circumstances when asbestos doesn't need to be removed, because there is no demolition or refurbishment that would disturb asbestos, we can apply encapsulation with airless spray that would work as a sealant and keep fibres contained. You most likely need encapsulation when asbestos material is damaged or not in a good condition. It is usually inspected during the asbestos survey.
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Why asbestos removal is better than encapsulation? - Encapsulation a temporary solution and just delay the time of asbestos removal from the building. When ACM's not in the safe condition any more it becomes a huge liability for the company and danger for home owners once a hazardous accident happens, like asbestos elements fall from the surface of the ceiling and create a huge asbestos problem.