Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB): What is it?
Asbestos insulation board, commonly known as AIB, contains Amosite and Chrysotile (Brown and White Asbestos) and has a higher asbestos fibre content than asbestos cement.
Where Might I Find Asbestos Insulation Board?
AIB can be found in buildings built before the early 1980s and across all sectors, including offices, schools, industrial, commercial, and domestic properties. AIB was used for fire protection on ceilings, partitions, columns, and beam cladding, among other applications.
AIB Below a window sill
How safe is it?
AIB is less dense and softer than asbestos cement. When damaged, it will release considerably more asbestos fibre into the air.
As a result, it falls under the Health and Safety Executive’s Asbestos Licensing Regime, and only companies with a current HSE-issued asbestos license may remove or repair AIB.