Asbestos was widely used in building materials and many other products as it was strong and heat resistant.
When asbestos materials age or are damaged, they release fibres into the air. If you inhale these fibres, they can go deep into your lungs and stay there for a long time, possibly causing damage. You may have heard about people who worked with asbestos for many years becoming ill. When you breathe in certain types of these fibres, there is a risk of getting lung diseases, including cancer.
When we carry out major maintenance work in your home (such as replacing your kitchen or bathroom), we will carry out a survey and tell you where there might be asbestos in your home. We will also take samples of this material to make sure that it is asbestos. This will make sure that you don't accidentally damage it.
If we find asbestos, we will let you know where it is and will take appropriate action to protect your health. If asbestos is not damaged, you can live with it without it putting your health at risk. This is fully in line with other social landlords and the Government.
Even if there is asbestos in your home, it is not usually a serious problem. Asbestos is only dangerous if it is damaged over time or if it is disturbed by people who are not qualified to work with it.
If you would like more information about asbestos in your home, please see our about asbestos leaflet.
If you can't find what you're looking for please contact us at info@selwoodhousing.com
Air source heat pumps are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating systems, such as gas boilers. They use the natural warmth in the air to heat and cool your home, helping you reduce your carbon footprint and keep your energy bills down. However, they work differently to traditional heating systems.
We've explained why these systems can take time to heat up your home and provide tips to help you stay comfy all year round: Air source heat pumps: ecs.page.link/PA1Qn
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are hosting a Bat Walk this Saturday, 27th April, meeting at Studley Green Community Association, Lambrok Road, Trowbridge.
Attendees will have the opportunity to use bat detecting equipment while finding out more about these amazing mammals in our area!
The session starts at 7:30pm and will finish at 9:15pm.
Register your interest or find out more by contacting: sued@wiltshirewildlife.org
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The MySelwoodHousing portal for customers is unavailable from 1 pm on Tuesday 23 April to 9am on Monday 29 April due to routine maintenance.
For any queries about your portal account during this time, please call our customer support team on 01225 715 715 (Mon - Thu 8:30am - 5:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 5pm).
For alternative ways to pay your rent, visit our pay your rent page: ecs.page.link/vHrz8
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