Although asbestos Artex ceilings are classified as a low risk material, we always recommend using a suitably qualified asbestos contractor to work on any asbestos material. Check out Selecting an asbestos removal contractor for more information. If you still feel you want go ahead and drill the holes yourself you will need to follow the…
Textured ceiling coating (often known by the trade name Artex) samples are one of the most common asbestos containing materials that our analysts see in our laboratory for asbestos testing. Artex ceilings are present in millions of homes across the UK and can appear in the traditional stippled effect or as various swirling patterns. The…
Here are the latest statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive in 2019. It’s important we monitor figures closely to know how the asbestos industry is improving in the UK, but also still highlight the vital need for asbestos testing. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that takes many years to develop following the…