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Any way to tell if this is asbestos or not? Obviously will err on the side of caution but there is a way to tell it definitely isn't then that would be handy.
Built in the 60s but no idea if the roof is original
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Built in the 60s
Probably. 😀
But as you say, err on the side of caution and/or get someone to test and proceed accordingly from there. For now, don't go smashing it up or anything.
Almost certainly maybe.
Only way to be sure (other than nuking it from orbit) is to have it tested by a licenced asbestos removal company.
Edit:
no idea if the roof is original
Have you thought about asking Smithy?
I've just reroofed a big barn that was covered with that after it was damaged in a storm. My insurance co had it tested and it came back as being low risk (not saying yours is also but the chances are high).
When it was removed the builder I used (not a specialist asbestos co) simply wore disposable coveralls, gloves and a face mask. The roofing was wrapped, put into lockable 'asbestos skips' and removed.
Our type is pretty safe unless you smash it up, grind it into a powder and snort it.
If you want to remove it yourself:
1) follow the above safety clothing guidelines
2) don't smash it up
3) Wrap it with two layers of visqeen and tape it
4) book it in with your local authority recycling centre - there will be one nearby'ish
5) watch out, it's pretty heavy.
Typically the roofing stuff is reasonably safe so long as you get it really wet when removing. It's the boards that are typically really nasty and require full air suits/etc to remove (I know I just spent well over £2k having it done...)
I had my boards tested by a company that did it via the post for around £20
I sent a sample off to a lab (£20) and they confirmed it was pretty fast.
The resulting lwb hire, cost of 1000 gauge membrane and the pain the the arse exercise of wrapping these massive sheets (they're chuffing heavy for one person) in the rain & sleet, sealing them senseless with carpet tape for fear of being turned away by recycling centre and then carting them down to the tip to be bummed for another few quid, whereby a kind employee helped me unload them, shoving them through the trapdoor of the skip, tearing the membrane right through and with one piece, snapping it in half, was a true highlight in my house journey and a great way to feel all the expense and effort was 100% worthwhile.
What Sharkbait said. Bloody horrible stuff.