What is Asbestos?![]()
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of many small fibres. These fibres are very strong and are highly resistant to heat, fire, chemicals and wear. Past uses of asbestosIn the past, the special properties of asbestos made it popular for: asbestos-cement sheet cladding, roofing and drainage pipes backing material for floor tiles and vinyl sheets insulation board for thermal protection (eg, around fire places) textured ceilings and sprayed-on wall surfaces lagging for insulation around pipes, heaters and hot water cylinders vehicle brakes and clutches textiles spouting and guttering components. Asbestos was also used in household items, such as: oven gloves ironing board pads simmer mats for stoves fire blankets. Asbestos was mainly imported and used before the 1980s. Once the health risks of asbestos were known, its use was gradually stopped, and other materials replaced it. However, products and appliances with asbestos content may still be around, particularly in homes built before 1984. Kinds of asbestosThe most common types of asbestos fibre you are likely to find are: chrysotile (white) amosite (brown) crocidolite (blue). The colour differences are very slight and laboratory analysis is needed to identify different types of asbestos fibre. It is now illegal to import these three types of asbestos in their raw fibrous states and any manufactured items that contain asbestos. https://preciseconsulting.co.nz/contact/christchurch-branch/ Call today 021 143 2995
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EQC Scope of Works Review - Christchurch![]()
From January 2025 all Pre-purchase & Pre-sale house inspection services at Savvy House Inspections will include the EQC Scope of Works - reviewed if necessary at no extra cost (Normally $195incl gst per EQC claim number) This is great news and a huge saving for the Savvy home buyer! Don't miss out book your inspection today!
The benefits of having your properties EQC Scope of Works Reviewed? 1: Verify the Quality of Repairs - Ensure that all EQC repairs have been completed to a high standard, with no substandard or botched work on the property. 2: Identify Incomplete Work - Confirm that all necessary earthquake-related repairs have been thoroughly addressed, leaving no damage overlooked. 3: Maximise Your Entitlements - Gain clarity about your rights and ensure you receive the full compensation you're entitled to from EQC. 4: Enjoy Peace of Mind - Rest assured that you’re not taking on a property with hidden, missed, or poorly repaired earthquake damage. Call Us first! +64 21 143 2995 Serene S2068 heaters are unsafe - Do Not Use! ![]() With summer taking its own holiday today for a lot of the country, we could hear the whir of bathroom heaters starting up this chilly morning. But the events of last week served as a reminder to recheck your bathroom heater. In the space of 24 hours crews in Christchurch attended two separate house fires involving Serene bathroom heaters. This follows a spate of similar fires involving Serene bathroom heaters last year. Work-safe have issued a number of notices in relation to safety concerns with Serene bathroom heaters which is linked below. If you have a Serene bathroom heater in your home: • Check if your heater is a Serene heater with the model number S2068. • If you have this heater, do not use it! Serene S2068 heaters are unsafe. Testing has found these heaters are non-compliant with safety standards. A series of fires and overheating incidents are associated with these heaters. • If it is installed in your property, get an electrical worker to make it safe by isolating it from the electrical supply, or contact your landlord to arrange this, and they can dispose of it safely. • The model number is located on a sticker on the top side of the heater. This can be difficult to read. A good tip to view the model number is to use your phone camera in selfie mode to view and take a photo of the label. • There is a significant risk of people being seriously harmed or property being damaged through use of these heaters. • If your heater is a Serene model S207T or S2069, Energy Safety considers there is a low risk from continued use. However, if you observe an unusual smell or noise from the heater, do not use it and contact an electrical worker to check it over. If you have any bathroom heater it is important to give it a vacuum from time to time to remove dust buildup. Bathroom heaters should not be left running when the bathroom is not in use. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/.../further-action-on.../... Call us today: +64211432995 - [email protected] |
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