AsbestoKote
There are millions of asbestos roofs in South Africa, they formed the basis of most public and private roofing choices going back almost a hundred years.
What most people do not know is how dangerous asbestos fibers are and the aging process of these roofs has resulted in loose fibers floating in the air around schools, clinics, hospitals, farms, industry, and almost everywhere.
On a hot windy day, the loose fibers will dislodge and become airborne. If this is in the area where children are playing etc, then you can expect them to breathe these fibers into their lungs, and according to Professor Howarth...
Howarth: We believe the danger from asbestos occurs only when the fibers are available to enter the lungs. That is why the hundreds of locations of damaged asbestos materials in schools are so troubling. Each area of damage releases fibers into the air. If not immediately breathed in by a passing student or teacher, they settle to the ground with the potential to be stirred up into the air repeatedly unless removed through cleaning.
WHAT IS THE SPREADRATE?
1 litre will give you 8 - 10 square metres depending on how absorbent the surface is.
*This is if you're applying only 1 coat. This product requires you apply 3 coats to be fully effective.
*Also to note: The first coat is watered down with 20-30% water so will cover a greater area. But this is only for the first coat that is applied to the substrate.
How to apply AsbestoKote
Part 1: The Primer
How to apply AsbestoKote
Part 2: The Second Layer
How to apply AsbestoKote
Part 3: The Final Layer
Encapsulating an Asbestos Roof
As mentioned in the law that has been passed in the past couple of years around the topic of Asbestos it has now become mandatory for all home owners and building owners to at the very least encapsulate the asbestos roofing or other asbestos building materials around the property.
AsbestoKote was used on an asbestos roof (as shown below) by a contractor in Cape Town. Here you can see that the first coat that was applied was the clear coat before a charcoal grey tinted AsbestoKote was applied for the final two coats... thus ensuring that the roof was protected from further damage from the elements as well as protecting the homeowner, and their neighbours, from the dangerous fibres.
On the left you can see the first clear coating, the top and right side picture shows the finished product, and the image below shows the asbestos roof before and after the product has been applied.
Protecting an Asbestos Roof
As more and more citizens become aware of the hazards of having an asbestos roof it puts them in a difficult position, to either pay for the removal the old asbestos sheets, which often costs way more than any homeowner can safely afford, or to have the product encapsulated.
Many opt for the later of the two options because of its ease of application as well as it won't interfere with your day to day activities.
Just look at how beautiful this roof looks once it has been properly encapsulated with a light grey tinted AsbestoKote.
Applying AsbestoKote to Asbestos Roofing
In the more recent years we have become more and more aware that Asbestos is not good for anyone and should be dealt with responsibly. It is the job of all home owners and management councils to properly encapsulate the asbestos substrate and as you can see in the photos below one contractor was contracted to apply our AsbestoKote to a roof to help keep everyone safe.
Layering is Vital
When applying the AsbestoKote it is important to remember that you need at least three coats/layers of the product to fully encapsulate and protect yourself from the Asbestos.
Now what one contractor decided to do was apply the first coating in clear whilest the following two layers were in a light grey AsbestoKote.
AsbestoKote usually comes in clear but can be tinted to achieve a close to perfect desired colour.
Asbestos Roofing Encapsulation
Just look at how gorgeous the roof looks after a local contractor in Cape Town applied our AsbestoKote!
The most important step is always to apply the first thin coat, this encapsulates the loose asbestos fibres and protects both the homeowner and their neighbours from the harmful, hazardous substance. Once the first layer is applied you can then apply two more lovely tinted AsbestoKote layers to fully protect your home from the elements and further degradation from the elements.
AsbestoKote Solution
Kote Products have over 40 years of protective coatings experience and we know exactly how to solve the asbestos fiber threat.
ASBESTOKOTE is a super tough, UV stable, flexible, high grade pure acrylic combo polymer with exceptionally effective additives to deal with binding the fibers on the roof.
Our proprietary formulation has been perfected to soak into the asbestos sheeting, it penetrates and creeps into the pores of the asbestos and then hardens within a few hours to seal the dangerous fibers in place.
Once the sheeting has been examined and repaired where needed, according to legal requirements, it is sealed with ASBESTOKOTE as a primer and base protective coating. Thereafter, we recommend the top coating of the roof with our heat cheating ceramic coating known as InsulKote. This product has been formulated to withstand the elements and reduce heat by up to 40%. It will also provide a most aesthetically pleasing finish at the same time.
The Dangers of Asbestos Video
Please watch this video to better understand the dangers of asbestos
Asbestos Roofing
If your house was built using asbestos sheeting then you stand to be at risk and the wise and lawful action is to ensure that it does not contribute to health hazards for you, your family or your neighbours. It is dangerous, no matter the date your roof was installed.
In this video (left) you can see a few demonstrations of what the asbestos roof looks like. As advised by anyone who is working to solve the asbestos roofing or asbestos tiling problem it is better to allow professionals to safely remove the asbestos sheeting because it can cause more damage to your health if you attempt to remove them yourself.
What does asbestos do to the body?
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Where can hazardous asbestos be found:
We have complied a short list of various places you could potentially have asbestos in your home...
- Attic and wall insulation produced containing vermiculite
- Vinyl floor tiles and the backing on vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives
- Roofing and siding shingles
- Textured paint and patching compounds used on walls and ceilings
- Walls and floors around wood-burning stoves protected with asbestos paper, millboard, or cement sheets
- Hot water and steam pipes coated with asbestos material or covered with an asbestos blanket or tape
- Oil and coal furnaces and door gaskets with asbestos insulation
- Heat-resistant fabrics
- Automobile clutches and brakes
Send us your Before and After shots
Show off the transformation the your home or any surface by sending us your photos of the 'before' and the 'after' effect once you've applied our product.
We will add your images to our website to help inspire others and to show just how creative you can be with out product.
CONTACT US:
DAVE METZLER
dave@kote.co.za
0312616866