Whether considering building a new home or renovating an existing home you will need to take into account the dangers of asbestos exposure. As the real risk with asbestos is associated with exposure to the fi bres and dust, great care needs to be undertaken when handling products containing asbestos – particularly if being removed through demolition, drilling or cutting. It is vital to understand that once asbestos is disturbed there are extreme health risks involved for those exposed to the material in relation to diseases that can be caused by asbestos fibres.