Asbesto Encapsulation

Our expert and experienced asbestos collection team are strictly compliant with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, The Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (etc.) Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009).

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Asbestos encapsulation is the process of applying a protective layer onto the asbestos containing material (ACM) which will contain asbestos fibres behind it and also provide some protection to the ACM from damage. The encapsulating material could for example be a rigid board or sheet, a painted or sprayed coating, a fabric or cloth wrap.

The ACM will need to be in sound condition before it is encapsulated, and this may involve some preparatory works being undertaken inside an enclosure.

The protective layer will be installed either using an independent supporting framework or by direct application onto the ACM. Labels may be applied to the protective layer warning of the presence of asbestos behind.