Garage roof, asbestos?

[plummet]

Hi

The picture is from a UK garage roof, part of a block of external garages, built probably early 1980s.

The roof looks to be in good condition, apart from minor chunks missing like on the left of the picture. I don't see any signs of flaking. I notice that there is a blue tinge on the edge of the sheets. I couldn't find any words/markings anywhere.

I guess given the age it is probably asbestos?

It's an external lock-up garage that I will use for storage. So, I could get it tested but I'm thinking it's probably harmless and just leave it alone? Would appreciate any advice.

 

[Brigadier]

If it is in good condition and you're only using the garage for storage, save the fifty quid you'd spend on the test.

 

[CBW]

Looks like asbestos, only way to be 100% is testing, but if in ok condition and not going to be disturbed should be ok. I think you can get a sealer for it.

 

[plummet]

If it is in good condition and you're only using the garage for storage, save the fifty quid you'd spend on the test.

Thanks - I reckon I'll just leave well alone and save the test money

 

[gas112]

Although the dangers of asbestos have been known for decades it wasn't fully banned till 1999 so could well be asbestos