
There are many areas of your home that you never see. One of those areas is your insulation. The insulation of your home is one of the most vital parts of your property. Your insulation protects you from the outside elements by insulating your home. Unfortunately, insulation was one of the main places that we find asbestos when doing asbestos inspections. Asbestos-containing insulation was once thought to be the best insulation because of its resistance to heat. However, over time it was found that asbestos was highly hazardous to your health.
Asbestos insulation was used for decades in homes and businesses across the United States. It was durable and lasted forever, which was perfect for insulating properties. The question comes from the fact that you never see your insulation, so is it really that dangerous to you and your family? The answer is YES! Insulation that contains asbestos is highly hazardous to you and your family.
If your insulation becomes disturbed for any reason, it can release asbestos fibers. These fibers will travel through the air and enter your air ducts, where they will enter all areas of your home. This is where exposure will occur. Asbestos insulation is highly dangerous and should be removed immediately from your home or business. Asbestos abatement for insulation can take time, as all insulation will need to be fully removed and the area checked for any asbestos fibers. If your home does have insulation that contains asbestos, you will need to leave the home until asbestos removal is completed. This is to protect you and your family from asbestos exposure.
Asbestos professionals will wear respirators, special suits and use equipment to seal areas as they work. This is to avoid asbestos exposure and to limit the asbestos to certain areas. Once the asbestos has been safely secured, it will be disposed of at a location that handles hazardous materials, like asbestos.