Asbestos Enclosure: How to Cover the Material to Prevent Release of Fibers

Learn About Asbestos Enclosure—Placing Covering Over the Material Covering (asbestos enclosure) involves placing something over or around the material that contains asbestos to prevent release of fibers. Exposed insulated piping may be covered with a protective wrap or jacket.

With any type of repair, the asbestos remains in place. Repair is usually cheaper than removal, but it may make later removal of asbestos, if necessary, more difficult and costly. Repairs can either be major or minor.