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Garage is currently full of junk, come spring time I plan to clear out as much of the garden bits into the new shed and look to improve the area as a whole.
In prep for spring starting to plan the big jobs and one I have been putting off for a while now is changing the garage roof. It has had tiny leaks here and there but its getting to the point it needs to be fixed as it feels quite damp in there.
The roof currently cement boards (possibly asbestos?) and have read mixed things from just remove and they will be fine to don't touch it and get it removed professionally. Overall they look okay but some will have holes/damage which is allowing the water in.
so 2 questions
1) what is the best and safest way to remove and dispose of these boards?
2) is OSB with bitumen and EPDM the best way to replace?
In prep for spring starting to plan the big jobs and one I have been putting off for a while now is changing the garage roof. It has had tiny leaks here and there but its getting to the point it needs to be fixed as it feels quite damp in there.
The roof currently cement boards (possibly asbestos?) and have read mixed things from just remove and they will be fine to don't touch it and get it removed professionally. Overall they look okay but some will have holes/damage which is allowing the water in.
so 2 questions
1) what is the best and safest way to remove and dispose of these boards?
2) is OSB with bitumen and EPDM the best way to replace?
I recently had a similar problem with a rental property, though the condition was really poor. The roofer was licensed to remove and dispose of the corrugated cement/asbestos sheets and did so, new insulated corrugated sheets and fascia boards for under £3k. West Sussex, for reference.
Sounds like my garage.
Mate and I slid off all the sheets off the roof and made a nice tidy pile. Called the local asbestos skip man and he turned up and loaded the pieces into a skip. Think I paid £250. All legit with certificates etc.
Then the new roof was an osb deck plastic sheet, 50mm of pir insulation foam, another osb sheet and then epdm glued on with the correct edge trims and soffits.
All in materials were around £2000 for a large triple garage. (In 2022)
Mate and I slid off all the sheets off the roof and made a nice tidy pile. Called the local asbestos skip man and he turned up and loaded the pieces into a skip. Think I paid £250. All legit with certificates etc.
Then the new roof was an osb deck plastic sheet, 50mm of pir insulation foam, another osb sheet and then epdm glued on with the correct edge trims and soffits.
All in materials were around £2000 for a large triple garage. (In 2022)
Asbestos cement isn't wildly hazardous and doesn't need any special licenses to strip. Dampen it to keep the dust down (or even better spray with something like dilute PVA to bind it), remove carefully, double bag in heavy plastic & tape.
Full PPE like disposable hooded oversuits & decent face masks is a very good idea.
Disposal for asbestos cement boards can be very simple depending where you are and the quantity eg. the local council will usually have certain sites where you can take it, subject maybe to quantity limits. Have a look at their sites for details. Ones I'm aware of had limits like 6 sheets, or 200kg, so it might not be possible to do it in one go.
Maybe worth testing to be sure or just save £50 and assume the worst and handle as such.
Full PPE like disposable hooded oversuits & decent face masks is a very good idea.
Disposal for asbestos cement boards can be very simple depending where you are and the quantity eg. the local council will usually have certain sites where you can take it, subject maybe to quantity limits. Have a look at their sites for details. Ones I'm aware of had limits like 6 sheets, or 200kg, so it might not be possible to do it in one go.
Maybe worth testing to be sure or just save £50 and assume the worst and handle as such.
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