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Thinner than human hair, asbestos fibers were commonly used in the construction of buildings before the 1980s as an insulator. But it’s now commonly known that asbestos fibers, when inhaled, can lead to lung diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. If your home or business is based in an older building and you’re planning on renovating, there may be asbestos sealed away that could be exposed to the air during construction. Before you start any kind of construction process on your home or building, you should consider hiring a contractor to perform certified asbestos testing so you can see if asbestos removal is necessary.
If you want to test the structures in your home that could contain asbestos, you must first locate where asbestos is most likely to be found. Asbestos can be found in a variety of common structures found in older buildings including but not limited to:
Knowing where to find asbestos is something that can be handled by a professional company that specializes in certified asbestos testing. In many cases, it is actually required before construction on certain businesses. Although asbestos can be found in certain structures, it’s mainly harmless when it’s sealed away in those structures. The problem comes when demolition of these structures results in the asbestos fibers being exposed. That’s why testing is a step you should take before construction just to make sure no removal has to take place beforehand. Certified asbestos testing can tell you the percentage of asbestos in a structure and what job should take place to limit the threat of said asbestos.
Certified asbestos testing is not something that should be taken lightly. If you plan on any kind of construction project in your home or building, you want to make sure you do so without risk of asbestos exposure. ABC Environmental Contracting Services offers both asbestos testing and the option to remove the asbestos that has been detected. To learn more about the services we offer and how to get a free estimate,
contact ABC Environmental Contracting Services at (314) 668-1509.
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