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I’ve had the hole in my shed wall made out of fibre cement an I’ve contacted quite a few people who won’t touch it because there might be asbestos, is the anyway of patching this?
Hello @alyssa2
The first thing to do is have the shed tested for asbestos before you attempt any repairs. If it is confirmed that the material is not asbestos, you can use the following methods:
To patch the hole in your shed wall I suggest using 2400 x 450 x 4.5mm Durasheet FC Lining. Cut the FC sheeting into a square shape just slightly larger than the hole. Use Selleys heavy duty Liquid Nails on the side of the FC sheeting and place it over the hole. Remember to apply only on the sides of the patch as there is nothing in the center to attach to. Push the panel firmly into place and use Tarzan's Grip 5m Super Strong Duct Tape to hold the panel in place while the adhesive cures.
Because you are using heavy duty duct tape, you can choose to leave it in place until the weather strips it off. If you have any leftover paint in the shed, I suggest painting the patch for extra protection.
The other option is to replace the entire panel.
However, once again please prioritise your safety. It is essential that you have the shed tested to know what you're dealing with.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @alyssa2,
It sounds like you're dealing with a tricky situation, especially with the possibility of asbestos. Safety should be the top priority, so it's really important to have the fibre cement tested for asbestos if you're unsure. Many professional companies offer asbestos testing and can confirm whether the material contains it.
If it does contain asbestos, you’ll need to contact a specialist in asbestos removal or encapsulation. These experts can either safely patch the hole or advise you on the safest way to cover it up without disturbing the asbestos.
If it turns out there's no asbestos, or once it's safely removed, you could use a fibre cement patching compound to fill in the hole, or even replace the damaged section entirely if necessary.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
