Asbestos Encapsulation

Metropolitan Insulation offers an approved asbestos encapsulation solution for commercial and industrial facilities.

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.

Features of Metropolitan Insulation’s asbestos encapsulation service

• Versatile product, works with all substrates.
• Encapsulation prevents condensation.
• Very cost effective.

Benefits of Metropolitan Insulation’s asbestos encapsulation service

• An easy solution that works in all circumstances.
• Condensation eliminated.
• Saves time and money.
• Ceases the degradation of the underlying asbestos.
• Reduces your thermal footprint and increasing efficiency.