Top Tips For Your Asbestos Roof Replacement Project

Asbestos roof removal and replacement are quite similar to projects involving other roofing materials in some ways. However, because of health and safety concerns, you cannot afford not to be extra careful with asbestos projects.

That said, here are among crucial considerations to keep in mind when planning for and executing an asbestos roof replacement project.

1.      Get The Right Roofer

Asbestos roof replacement is not a project you should take up on your own. Not just for your safety and wellbeing, but also because, depending on the amount of asbestos present, it may be illegal for you to have anyone but a licensed professional do the job.

Keep this information in mind and don't hire just any roofing company. Verify their credentials and ensure that they are equipped to handle asbestos roof replacement projects.

2.      An Inspection Is Invaluable

A thorough inspection will inform the decision as to whether or not an asbestos roof replacement is actually necessary and the urgency that the project demands. The inspector will identify the type, state and amount of asbestos present. These are all details that will go into developing a plan for the safe removal and replacement of the roof.

3.      Let Others Know

With a professional crew handling your asbestos roof replacement, you shouldn't be too worried about your safety or that of your neighbours. All the same, most people would appreciate the heads-up, and you may want to notify your neighbours and anyone else who may show up at your door.

Kids and pets may run around and find a way to access even the area that the crew has fenced off around your building. Letting your neighbours know early enough can help avoid such eventualities.

4.      Plan For Safe Disposal

Your old asbestos roof is rightly classed as hazardous waste. As such, proper care is of utmost importance as far as its disposal goes. Before the roofers get to work, discuss whether or not they will be responsible for handling the disposal.

Some roofers do it themselves while others subcontract that function to another company. The subcontractors will take care of preparing the waste for disposal, removing it from your property and transporting it to designated landfills.

Succinctly put, the success of your asbestos roof replacement hinges on getting the right people for the job. With a professional roofer, the inspection, the disposal and the final clean-up will run smoothly and safely.

For more information, contact a company that offers roof replacement services.