Asbestos Removal
Like a sleeping monster, asbestos lurking in building materials poses no risks unless and until it’s disturbed, when its dust becomes extremely dangerous—so it’s crucial to test for asbestos prior to any demolition. Otherwise, the microscopic fibrils in asbestos are so abrasive once broken down that, if inhaled, they can cause lung-scarring illnesses and even lung cancer.
Why is Asbestos Testing important?
WHAT IS ASBESTOS?
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that is made up of long thin fibers that can look like fiberglass. Cause of its strengthening, heat and sound proofing capability, past manufacturers used asbestos to make many common household products including: pipe insulation, ceiling and floor tile, paints, caulking, and adhesives.
IN CONTACT WITH ASBESTOS?
Man-made products such as insulation, paints, caulking, ceilings, floor tiles, roof shingles, cement, hair dryers and many other products could contain asbestos. As asbestos becomes chipped, cracked, crumbly, powdery, flaky or decayed, the fibers can be released into the air and then inhaled which is dangerous.
WHAT CAN ASBESTOS DO TO YOU?
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has determined that asbestos is a known carcinogen. When inhaled, even in small amounts over time, asbestos fibers can cause a range of severe diseases including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.
HOW DO YOU FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE AN ASBESTOS PROBLEM?
The only way to find out if asbestos is a problem in your home or office, you must test. Choose us to stop by and make sure you are safe.