Diamond Asbestos Roof Tiles

Asbestos tile is a type of roofing tile made up of a combination of portland cement and asbestos fibers and various fillers.

Diamond asbestos roof tiles.

Asbestos cement roof tiles are usually square shaped and their color is a combination of grey and black. However asbestos can be a range of colours depending on the material it is mixed with. Asbestos roof tiles are usually square shaped and their colour is generally a combination of grey and black. While a tile that contains asbestos will be referenced as an asbestos tile it should be noted that these tiles are not made up of solely asbestos.

The only way to accurately identify asbestos roof tiles is to have them tested by a ukas accredited laboratory. It may be difficult to find asbestos replacement tiles that match the original roof in color although we link to a page listing sources of asbestos tiles. Manufacturing in the united states began in 1905. This type of roofing material can have various colors from different shades of grey to red green and even blue.

Regular flat shingle tiles standard lap are shown below as are common diamond shaped tiles and side lap tiles. They can last for more than 40 years and if undamaged they pose little risk of exposure. Asbestos roofing tiles are predominately comprised of cement. This combination was first used in europe in the 1870s.