Metropolitan Insulation: Asbestos Encapsulation

The Problem

  • 4 decades of asbestos being used in building programs (1950’s thro’ 1980’s).
  • Largely used in schools, hospitals and industrial buildings.
  • In 1990’s the health hazard of ‘disturbed’ asbestos became apparent.
  • 1999 Asbestos containing materials banned.
  • Removing asbestos is hazardous and very costly.

The Process

  • The application is sprayed onto the inside membrane of substrate at a depth of 25mm or greater if a u value is required.
  • Polyurethane insulation is applied in liquid form and solidifies in 60 seconds to form a solid but pliable barrier.