Asbestos insulation board is widely used in premises for internal partition walls and linings and for fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation. Suspended ceiling tiles were often made from AIB. Insulating boards come in a range of densities and can be subject to damage by the use of moderate force. There may be variations due to later construction of partition walls as part of a redevelopment or refurbishment.
All kinds of combinations may be found and surveyors must be alert for all possibilities. Areas around lift shafts, stairwells and service risers in multi-storey buildings were commonly lined or faced with AIB or composites. Similarly, areas around gas fires and central heating boilers were also constructed from AIB. Fire doors were also faced with AIB to achieve the appropriate fire rating.
AIB is usually found inside premises, but weather protected exterior areas such as porches and soffits may contain AIB.
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