Identify Asbestos Before it Causes Health Problems
Asbestos has been known for years as a proven human carcinogen.
It is important that you identify asbestos containing materials before they pose a health risk to you and your family.
By now you probably know about the potential health risks of asbestos.
Asbestos containing materials that have been damaged or disturbed can lead to the release of asbestos fibers which, when inhaled, can get lodged into the lungs and other internal organs.
This in turn can lead to a condition called mesothelioma.
It is therefore very important to identify asbestos and eliminate this health risk.
The question is - where can you start to identify asbestos in your home, school, workplace, vehicle or office building? Here is a list of some of the most common asbestos containing materials: * Roofing materials: roofing felt, shingles, roofing adhesives and base flashing - they can contain asbestos in different amounts * Pipes may contain asbestos tape * Exterior sidings such as shingles and other cement products - they can contain about 12% to 15% asbestos content * Adhesives, caulk, tape, putty and patching products - these were traditionally used in locations exposed to higher temperatures * Insulation products such as those in batteries, pipe insulation, seal and duct tape coverings or electrical insulation * Acoustic finishers and plasters usually used in interiors * Vinyl tiles used for walls, ceiling and floors, as well as tile underlays Unfortunately, products that contain asbestos look much like those that do not.
In fact, it is very difficult to identify asbestos just by looking at a material.
Old building products in your home do not necessarily contain asbestos.
However, there are methods and specialized tools available today that can confirm the presence of asbestos.
This identification and removal process should be left in the hands of an experienced professional though, as improper handling of asbestos may cause an even greater health risk to you and your family.
If asbestos is identified in your home, what do you do next? Managing asbestos can be done in three ways: complete removal, encapsulation or enclosure.
Complete removal is often expensive, especially if roofing is concerned.
Alternative options exist such as enclosure, which involves placement of some material around or over the asbestos-containing material.
Asbestos fibers are a proven human carcinogen, so their presence in your home or office should not be taken lightly.
The best advice is to seek out the services of an experienced professional specialist for the identification and removal of asbestos in your home.
It is important that you identify asbestos containing materials before they pose a health risk to you and your family.
By now you probably know about the potential health risks of asbestos.
Asbestos containing materials that have been damaged or disturbed can lead to the release of asbestos fibers which, when inhaled, can get lodged into the lungs and other internal organs.
This in turn can lead to a condition called mesothelioma.
It is therefore very important to identify asbestos and eliminate this health risk.
The question is - where can you start to identify asbestos in your home, school, workplace, vehicle or office building? Here is a list of some of the most common asbestos containing materials: * Roofing materials: roofing felt, shingles, roofing adhesives and base flashing - they can contain asbestos in different amounts * Pipes may contain asbestos tape * Exterior sidings such as shingles and other cement products - they can contain about 12% to 15% asbestos content * Adhesives, caulk, tape, putty and patching products - these were traditionally used in locations exposed to higher temperatures * Insulation products such as those in batteries, pipe insulation, seal and duct tape coverings or electrical insulation * Acoustic finishers and plasters usually used in interiors * Vinyl tiles used for walls, ceiling and floors, as well as tile underlays Unfortunately, products that contain asbestos look much like those that do not.
In fact, it is very difficult to identify asbestos just by looking at a material.
Old building products in your home do not necessarily contain asbestos.
However, there are methods and specialized tools available today that can confirm the presence of asbestos.
This identification and removal process should be left in the hands of an experienced professional though, as improper handling of asbestos may cause an even greater health risk to you and your family.
If asbestos is identified in your home, what do you do next? Managing asbestos can be done in three ways: complete removal, encapsulation or enclosure.
Complete removal is often expensive, especially if roofing is concerned.
Alternative options exist such as enclosure, which involves placement of some material around or over the asbestos-containing material.
Asbestos fibers are a proven human carcinogen, so their presence in your home or office should not be taken lightly.
The best advice is to seek out the services of an experienced professional specialist for the identification and removal of asbestos in your home.