Summer is a great time to tackle some exterior painting. Waterblasting is the most popular way to prepare exterior surfaces for painting. It is quick and effective.
Before prepping any surface for painting it is important to know what you’re removing. This recent story, from Hastings, talks about a young family who have been forced from their home by WorkSafe because a painting contractor waterblasted a roof containing asbestos. they contaminated the lawn and garden and the home owner is now facing an expensive contamination clean-up.
Before beginning your summer painting project take a sample of the surface and send it for analysis. The return of investment for this painting contractor is likely x1000 the cost of an Asbestos test.
Before you get busy with your waterblaster on your exterior cladding. Sample your cladding and send it to Anlaytix to be tested. Analytix are Asbestos testing specialists.
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