Asbestos cement downpipes, junctions and spreaders
Description
AC downpipes, adapters, junctions, shoe bends and offset pipes. Usually had matching connections with AC gutters to enable supply and install together. T-shaped spreaders designed for tiered roof systems (eg Queenslanders).
AC downpipes, particularly if painted, may have appearance of PVC. If original AC gutters exist, chances are downpipes are also AC.
Pipe shapes were round, oval (cottage) and rectangular with hub ends for junctions.
Spreaders were connected to upper level downpipes for flow onto lower level roofs.
Brands/products
Fibrolite
Durabestos
Tasbestos
Fibrock
Years of production/use
Prior to 1990
Residential uses
Houses, garages, sheds
Industrial uses
All industrial and commercial buildings
Be aware
Weathered or damaged sections. Accumulation of asbestos dust and debris.