The seemingly high benefits associated with asbestos namely fire resistance and insulation made it a popular choice for commercial/residential properties during the 50s through to the 80s. At that time, nobody was aware of the serious health risks that it posed. Medical researchers gradually found a co-relationship between the presence of asbestos and such deadly diseases as lung cancer and Mesothelioma. It was also found to cause pleural thickening and asbestosis.
The initial link between asbestos and these diseases was hard to find because the symptoms were too late in coming mostly many years post exposure. While in the post 1980s scenario, property developers no longer make use of this hazardous material, numerous constructions from the earlier times remain. So, are you exposing yourself, your family, or your employees to the health situations posed by asbestos unknowingly? It is important to know this for sure. If you are living in a building built during 1950-1980, checking it for asbestos is worth the effort.
Probable Asbestos Risk Areas in Your Home
* Roofing felt & cement
* Insulation & sound proofing
* Siding & shingles
* Floor tiles & textured paints
* Soundproofing & ironing boards
* Stovetop pads & fireproof gloves
Home inspectors, experienced with such identifications could help you in this regard quickly and efficiently. Here's is how they go about this process.
They Know the Probable Areas
Due to different levels of experience in dealing with asbestos identification, inspectors search for presence of asbestos in the most probable areas first. If identified their job is successful; otherwise, either your building is devoid of such a hazard or the professionals need to look elsewhere. Mainly such identification processes involve white asbestos varieties, the Chrysotile Asbestos. It is present with cement.
Performing a Visual Assessment
Knowledge regarding where to look for and identification of pointers, indicating the presence of asbestos allows inspectors to pinpoint areas containing this deadly material. In order to do this successfully, these professionals initially go for a visual inspection of the residential or commercial property. Many agencies offer photos that clearly indicate the presence of asbestos and using them the property owners themselves can pinpoint the problem areas immediately. In order to be completely sure inspectors may send samples from the building for proper testing. Once assured of the presence, measures can be taken to curb this menace to ensure the safety of the family members or workers present in the building.
Steps for its Removal
Once you are sure that your property poses a big threat to both humans and pets owing to the presence of the highly toxic asbestos, you need to take proper steps to deal with the situation. Remember, when it comes to asbestos, nothing else but removal will do. After all, exposure to skin or inhalation poses a big threat to your physical well-being. Experts offer a wide range of solutions in keeping with specific needs and the degree of presence in a particular building. This includes roof repairs or replacements, which seems feasible in a scenario.
During replacements, builders make sure to use latest techniques that are compliant with modern safety and health measures. They safely and successfully seal and away the harmful fibres while restoring the roof along with the wider building just the way it was before. In order to ensure the best results from your asbestos removal and post-removal restoration, make sure that you engage a competent builder for the process.
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