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NameSuper Six fence
CaptionSuper Six corrigated asbestos cement fence
LocationDomestic home
SourceAsbestos Education Committee
Image Id139
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NameSuper Six fence
CaptionSuper Six corrigated asbestos cement fence
LocationCommercial
SourceAsbestos Education Committee
Image Id140
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NameSuper Six fence - close up
CaptionClose up of Super Six corrugated asbestos cement fence with diamond washer/nut & bolt fixing visible.
LocationCommercial
SourceAsbestos Education Committee
Image Id141

Corrugated Cement Sheet - Super Six

Product description

Corrugated cement sheets were mainly used for substation roofs, fences, shed walls etc.After prolonged use and weathering they deteriorate and can release asbestos fibres in small quantities which could be deposited near downpipes if they flow to the outside and not to the town sewer.


Product type Cement - sheets, moulded product
Sub-Product type Fencing & Roofing
Trading name(s) Super 6
Super Six
Other name(s) Cement sheets
Build element Construction
Product identification
They are white to grey in colour, hard brittle material, made by James Hardie as a popular brand Super Six. Now days they are replaced with fibre cement materials not containing asbestos of similar appearance.
Known uses Corrugated fibre cement sheets have been used in Australia for over 40 years in either for fencing or roofing. The original product was anasbestos cement product known as Super Six manufactured by James Hardie & Co. Manufacture ceased in 1985.
Asbestos fibre type Amosite (brown asbestos)
Chrysotile (white asbestos)
Friable or Non-Friable Non-Friable
Known Supplier(s)
Known place of manufacture
Date / period of manufacture Pre 1985
Building construction period 1941-1950,1951-1960,1961-1970,1970-1980,1981-1990
Location Domestic home
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Buried in soil / under slabs
  • Dining room
  • Dog kennels
  • Exterior
  • Fencing
  • Fireplace
  • Garage
  • Outhouse
  • Roofing & guttering
  • Shed
Agricultural
    Commercial
    • Building structure
    • Roofing & guttering
    Industrial
    • Building structure
    • Roofing & guttering
      Other Public

     

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    NameSuper Six fence - with ridge capping
    CaptionSuper Six fence - with asbestos cement ridge capping
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceTownsville Asbestos
    Image Id142
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    NameSuper Six Roof, flashing and ridge capping
    CaptionSuper Six Roof, corrugated asbestos cement with asbestos cement flashing and ridge capping
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id143
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    NameSuper Six Roof
    CaptionClose up of super Six Roof, corrugated asbestos cement
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id144
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    NameSuper Six Roof
    CaptionClose up of super Six Roof, corrugated asbestos cement
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id145
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    NameSuper Six and Tin Roof
    CaptionGarage roof with original Super Six corrugated asbestos cement with upper rake made of tin
    Location
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id146
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    NameSuper Six and Tin Roof
    CaptionGarage roof with original Super Six corrugated asbestos cement with upper rake made of tin - close up
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id147
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    NameSuper Six Roof Close Up
    CaptionClose up of Super Six corrugated asbestos cement
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id148
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    NameSuper Six Aviary Roof
    CaptionRoof of an aviary made of Super Six corrugated asbestos cement
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id149
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    NameUnderside of Super Six
    CaptionUnderside of Super Six corrugated asbestos cement roof - dimple texture visible
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id150
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    NameUnderside of Super Six
    CaptionUnderside of Super Six corrugated asbestos cement roof - dimple texture visible contrasts with upper tin roof.
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Education Committee
    Image Id151
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    NameFencing with AC capping
    CaptionCorrugated Asbestos Cement Super 6 Fence with Capping
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Awareness
    Image Id390
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    NameHorozontal Super 6 Fence
    CaptionHorozontal Corrugated Asbestos Cement Super 6 Fence
    LocationDomestic home
    SourceAsbestos Awareness
    Image Id391

     

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