Reply: 1.1.1.1.1.1
From: John Hodgetts
A lot of money has been made out of the fear factor associated with the words 'fibro' and 'asbestos'. As the previous post mentioned - the asbestos component of fibro(Usually produced prior to approximately 1972) only becomes a concern when it is released ie broken, drilled, sawn or the like that releases the dust/fibres into the atmosphere.Proper handling and disposal methods as set down by the relevant states building authorities or work place health and safety organisations minimise this risk to the handler as well as to the owner / occupier. In my experience as a builder over the years, if the product is sealed(as is the case by painting, or older types of wet area sheeting in good repair)then this product is a very stable and resilient covering. In the past I have found that it is not always the case to have to remove the existing lining, but simply tile over or use one of the varied re finishing compounds/companies that are now available to upgrade. This can usually be done at a fraction of the cost.Good luck because there are usually quite a few options if you keep asking.