Titirangi asbestos roof encapsulation
A weathered hexagonal asbestos-cement roof saved with Noxyde — no removal, no replacement.
Encapsulated instead of removed
The hexagonal asbestos-cement roof in Titirangi had weathered significantly over time, leaving the substrate vulnerable to further deterioration.
Rather than undertaking costly asbestos removal and a full roof replacement, a full encapsulation using the Rust-Oleum Noxyde® system was specified.
Following careful low-impact cleaning and preparation, a multi-layer elastomeric waterproofing membrane was applied across the roof surface, encapsulating the asbestos and creating a seamless protective barrier against moisture ingress, UV exposure and ongoing weathering.
The same roof, 20–30 more years of life
A vulnerable, weathered substrate
- Hexagonal asbestos-cement roof weathered significantly over time
- Porous, exposed substrate vulnerable to further deterioration
- Removal and full replacement would have been costly and disruptive
Rust-Oleum Noxyde® encapsulation
- Careful low-impact cleaning and preparation of the existing sheets
- Multi-layer elastomeric Noxyde membrane applied across the roof surface
- Seamless barrier against moisture ingress, UV exposure and ongoing weathering
Preparation, application, result
Products used on this project
The exact coating systems specified here — available for commercial, contractor and experienced DIY projects.
Have your asbestos roof inspected first
In most cases an asbestos roof can be salvaged and encapsulated rather than removed. Before committing to replacement, let us arrange an inspection with an approved asbestos consultant.
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