Cheap, energy efficient, weatherproof, durable, fire and pest resistant, asbestos was once regarded as a miracle material. Particularly popular during the post-war construction boom, it could be made into asbestos sheeting, cement, corrugated roofing material, a spray-on coating, and insulation—the…
Astonishingly, asbestos was once hailed as a miracle material for its fire-resistant properties. Fast-forward to 2024, and we now know that this seemingly wondrous material actually carries serious health risks. Widely used in Australian construction up until the late 1980s,…
From floors to walls, ceilings and roofs, asbestos was once a widely used building material that's still present in thousands of buildings, including an estimated third of Australian homes. While it's only dangerous if broken or damaged and fibres become…