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Posted by Lala Dash, on
Hi Experts, My garage cement/asbestos roof started leaking badly as I stupidly removed moss over it last weekend, Can I screw bitumen corrugated sheets over it ? Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks
Edward Thompson

Edward Thompson

Hi Lala I would strongly advise against drilling or screwing into asbestos as the dust produced can seriously damage your health! Perhaps a bitumen type coating applied over the sheets would be better. Ed
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Mostafa Tavengar

Mostafa Tavengar

Hi Lala, In the short term you can patch it up but DO NOT drill or cut it in anyway. B&Q stock a self adhesive flashing which you can put over the cracks, then give a coat of tar or bitumin. Make sure it is completely dry before you do this. In the long term though, you do need to replace the roof, and the sooner the better. Asbestos, even though very low grade, is never anything but trouble- to work with, dispose of, whatever, get rid of it as soon as is practical for you. I hope this helps, and good luck! Mostafa Bedford Building Maintenance
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Jeff Adams

Jeff Adams

Lala Please do not even attempt to do anything if you suspect asbestos Even the slightest disturbance can be leathel I would advise you strongly to get a specialist in which must be registered Best wishes
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ian Evans

Hi Lala Don`t do it. simple as that, as short term measure have it painted with bitumen but it will need a new roof. kind regards ian
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Rafal Kaczynski

Rafal Kaczynski

Hi Lala I would advice not to touch asbestos you can cover it ( not screwing in to ) for ptime being but you need to find local asbestos removal company I am affraid Best regards Rafal
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