Safe Asbestos Encapsulation
Seal the hazard, save the roof. Our licensed team applies highly specialized polymeric membranes that legally bind and waterproof intact asbestos materials at a fraction of the cost of removal.
IMPORTANT: Encapsulation is a legal 'management in place' strategy. It is only viable for structurally sound materials that are not slated for upcoming demolition or disruptive renovation.
Fully Licensed
WorkSafe NZ Compliant
Cost Effective
Fraction of Removal Cost
Fast Execution
1-2 Day Completion
Highly Durable
Adds 10+ Years Life
Contain The Hazard, Without The Tear-Off
A complete asbestos roof removal is an excellent permanent solution, but it is expensive, disruptive, and requires you to vacate the premises. If your Super Six or decramastic tile roof is structurally sound but beginning to show surface wear, encapsulation is a highly effective, WorkSafe-endorsed alternative.
Our process involves systematically impregnating the porous asbestos matrix with engineered polymeric resins. These specialized binders lock down microscopic fibres at a molecular level, entirely eliminating the risk of airborne release. We then follow up with high-build elastomeric topcoats that waterproof the roof.
- Eliminates the risk of fibre inhalation for your family and neighbors
- Waterproofs aging, porous roofing materials instantly
- A fraction of the cost of a full removal and re-roof
- Can be tinted to modernize the appearance of your home
Can Standard Paint Be Used?
Absolutely not. Standard exterior acrylic house paint sits on the surface; it does not bind the fibres. Within months, standard paint will flake off, pulling the hazardous asbestos fibres with it into the air and your gutters. We use deep-penetrating encapsulates designed explicitly for friable hazard control.
Benefits Over Full Removal
When the underlying structure is sound, encapsulation offers tremendous advantages in cost, speed, and disruption.
Cost Effectiveness
High ROI Solution
Encapsulation is typically 40% to 60% cheaper than a full removal and disposal. If your roof is structurally sound, this is the most financially prudent way to achieve legal compliance.
Zero Disruption
Stay In Your Home
Because we are sealing the fibres rather than physically breaking and removing the material, the risk of airborne contamination is drastically lower. You can remain safely inside your home during the process.
Extended Roof Life
Adds 10+ Years
Our industrial encapsulants do more than trap asbestos—they act as a highly specialized waterproof membrane that stops water ingress and extends the functional life of the existing roof by over a decade.
Aesthetic Upgrade
Color Options
Once the penetrative binding coat is applied, the final encapsulating top coats can be tinted to match any standard Colorsteel hue, dramatically improving your property's street appeal.
Our Application Process
Specialized preparation without pressure washing ensures absolute safety throughout the encapsulation process.
Gentle Decontamination
Low-pressure biocidal washing safely removes organic growth without disturbing fibres.
Deep Penetration Primer
A stabilizing primer is sprayed applied, soaking deeply into the porous matrix to lock it.
Membrane Topcoat
Two thick layers of elastomeric waterproof membrane seal the structure completely.
Sign-Off & Warranty
WorkSafe compliance documentation is issued guaranteeing the property is safe.
Encapsulation FAQ
Encapsulation is only suitable if the underlying asbestos material is structurally sound. If your Super Six roof is badly cracked, sagging, or water-logged, it cannot be safely walked on or sealed, and must be removed. Our assessors will perform a physical inspection and provide honest guidance on viability.
No. Encapsulation is an approved, highly effective 'management' strategy, not a permanent removal. Our premium membranes will safely seal the fibres and waterproof the roof for 10 to 15 years. Eventually, the membrane will weather, and the roof will either need re-encapsulation or full removal.
Absolutely not. High-pressure water blasting an asbestos roof is highly illegal in New Zealand as it violently blasts carcinogenic fibres into the surrounding neighborhood. We use highly specialized, low-pressure biocidal treatments and binding agents to safely prepare the surface.
Legally, no. Walking on an aging asbestos roof is incredibly dangerous due to brittleness. Furthermore, applying standard exterior house paint will not bind the fibres; it will quickly flake off, creating an even more hazardous, friable mess. This work requires licensed professionals using specifically engineered membranes.
Explore the Smart Alternative
Not all asbestos needs tearing out. Let our licensed assessors provide you with a free evaluation to determine if your roof qualifies for encapsulation.