What Do Asbestos-Containing Materials Look Like?

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) can take on many different forms; the following photos should help to give some idea of their appearance. It is important to note that this list is not exhaustive and if you are in any doubt seek specialist advice.

Asbestos fire blanket	Pieces of AIB
AIB ceiling tiles damaged around a light	Suspended AIB ceiling tiles in a corridor
Asbestos containing vinyl floor tiles	Asbestos cement downpipe, hopper and profile sheet
Damaged asbestos panelling	Asbestos cement roof (weathered exterior)
Damaged asbestos cement roof	Torn asbestos pipe lagging
Wall with trowelled loose asbestos	Damaged asbestos pipe lagging and debris
Damaged asbestos lagging on hot water pipes	Asbestos rope used as insulation on a pipe
Pipe insulated using both asbestos lagging	Unscrewing of an AIB ceiling tile
Careful handling of an AIB ceiling tile during removal	Sprayed 'limpet' asbestos on the underside of an asbestos cement roof