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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

If you have a flat roof, either on residential or on commercial premises, you’re probably worrying about the effects of the recent storms, especially the snow.  While we don’t suffer from snow here in the UK on a regular basis, every so often, a winter comes along featuring the type of snow that brings the UK to a grinding halt, and this recent spate of bad weather really has been cause for concern.  Just take a look at the damage that snow can cause to flat roofs: