Asbestos cement covers (barge moulding), angles and flashing
Description
Moulded AC fittings for end coverings, bird proofing behind gutters and flashing for aprons on joins between roof and walls. Side flashing and gutter flashing. Prevent water and vermin ingress, add stability to roof structure from wind force.
Sections usually spigoted to overlap/underlap at ends.
Only a few designs of large range depicted.
Years of production/use
Prior to 1990
Brands/products
Fibrolite
Tasbestos
Durabestos
Fibrock
Master Seven (M7)
Asbestolite
Residential uses
Houses, sheds, garages
Industrial uses
All types of industrial, government and community buildings where AC sheeting was used.
Be aware
Barge moulding and capping may conceal damaged sections of sheeting with exposed fibres. May also conceal accumulated asbestos containing dust and debris.
Subject to the same potential weathering and damage as roof sheeting.