Replacing an asbestos roof on a garage?

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I've just bought a house which has a garage out in the back, with an asbestos roof.

I'd like to have the roof replaced.

I understand that there are special procedures for removing asbestos products, and that I'd probably need to get a specialist in to remove the asbestos roof.

However, I was wondering whether anyone could advise on whether its relatively straightforward to replace the asbestos roof with another type of roof, or whether the whole garage would need to be rebuilt?

Thanks in advance to anyone who responds.
 
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Mention asbestos removal and everyone has a pink fit.......
I replaced my garage roof with a reclaimed corrugated steel sheet, plastic coated that had originated from a supermarket......cheap, sturdy and tough.
The only issue with that was condensation, which I sorted with a lining.
Screwfix do a plastic sheet which may be worth considering.
Obviously the weight of the new roof has to be taken into consideration, but asbestos isn't the lightest of materials,,especially when it's full of water!
John :)
 
There is a guy that's patented and carries out new roofs over the existing asbestos sheets.
He cleans the roof, then glues polystyrene sheets ( with matching profiles ) over the existing roof.
He then fits a torch on felt roof system, finished with green mineral over the poly sheets, finished with plastic trims all edges.
When the sheets are glued onto the asbestos it is strong enough to walk on, although he recommends using a plank.
Try googling asbestosafe ( I think )
 
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Asbestos cement sheets aren't the most dangerous asbestos product around, and some landfill sites take "domestic" asbestos cement waste, but only in smallish quantities, bagged as per their requirements, and often only by prior arrangement. Try nosing around your local authority for more info on their policy.

Usually the sheets are bolted down to metal beams by hook bolts, tightened from above, so the actual process of removing them isn't difficult. This would leave you with exposed beams, to which you could screw new metal roof sheets. Obviously you'd need some sort of edge flashings etc too, depending on the actual roof.

If you decide to remove the sheets yourself wet them down well with water, wear mask and gloves, and do your best not to create dust by breaking them.

Obviously if you're worried about asbestos risk then you'll need to get pro's in, with their associated costs. Personally I'd remove them myself if I could dispose of them fairly easily.
 

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