Diamond Asbestos Roof Tiles

Regular flat shingle tiles standard lap are shown below as are common diamond shaped tiles and side lap tiles.

Diamond asbestos roof tiles.

This type of roofing material can have various colors from different shades of grey to red green and even blue. Manufacturing in the united states began in 1905. The only way to accurately identify asbestos roof tiles is to have them tested by a ukas accredited laboratory. Asbestos roof tiles are usually square shaped and their colour is generally a combination of grey and black.

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. It is sometimes referred to as transite tile. 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. This combination was first used in europe in the 1870s.

The asbestos content will vary on the manufacturer but the content will typically be 15 or less. Asbestos tile is a type of roofing tile made up of a combination of portland cement and asbestos fibers and various fillers. Asbestos cement roof tiles are usually square shaped and their color is a combination of grey and black. They can last for more than 40 years and if undamaged they pose little risk of exposure.