Asbestos exposure has become a hot topic over the last decade. As more people are being diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses, asbestos is being talked about more. People are beginning to become concerned about their family’s well-being. Asbestos has been used for centuries for numerous purposes. The main purpose was for construction materials. Asbestos is heat resistant, durable, and highly affordable. Asbestos became the perfect addition to construction materials. These materials were used to build houses for decades.
Was Your Home Built Before the 1990s?
If your home was built before the 90s, it likely has asbestos-containing materials. If you own an older home, you should consider an asbestos test. Asbestos was used in a numerous materials including:
• Flooring
• Tile
• Insulation
• Roofing
• Wire Coating
• Adhesives
Before you do any kind of remodel or renovation, have the home checked by a certified asbestos removal contractor. Asbestos fibers can easily be disturbed through a remodel and expose everyone inside the home.
Are Some of Your Construction Materials Breaking Apart?
If any of your home’s construction materials begun to need repairs, it is important to have the home inspected for asbestos. Once asbestos fibers are disturbed through wear and tear or remodeling, they will float through the air and attach to clothing and other items. Friable asbestos is the most dangerous, as it has been crumbled or deteriorated into fine dust. Asbestos fibers are easily ingested through the mouth or nose without your knowing. Older homes should have asbestos testing for the safety of everyone in the home! Asbestos exposure can cause severe respiratory issues, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and even death. Asbestos could be in your home, and the only way to remove it is through an asbestos abatement contractor. Proper licensing is required for asbestos testing and removal services.
