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Here at D-marc we’re always on the lookout for news stories that impact on the roofing industry, especially those that involve new technology.   In recent years drones have become a popular way of filming from the air and are now set to revolutionise roof inspections and render them safer than ever before.

Here in the UK the use of asbestos was totally banned in 1999, the dangers still remain as so many buildings constructed before that date contain asbestos or asbestos containing materials (ACMs).  This means that any repair and refurbishment work done on buildings erected before that date potentially pose a risk and there are strict guidelines in place to manage the risks of asbestos.  Because asbestos was widely used in roofing, it’s very likely that any roofing company will come across asbestos during the course of their work and it’s vital that they know exactly what action to take when