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There have been about 45,000 American deaths due to asbestos-related diseases since 1979. There are between 2000 and 3000 new cases of
Mesothelioma
discovered every year. Asbestos exposure is really serious, so the most fundamental question you probably have about it is, “Does my house have asbestos?”
The height of the asbestos peak when it was used in house building and construction was from the 1930s through 1980. The large bulk of builders stopped utilizing asbestos products by 1980, however, house owners need to understand that a few did continue using it into the 1980s. If you own or are thinking about buying a house integrated from the 1980s or earlier, there are a variety of possible sources for asbestos:
This is a detailed list of some of the products in your home that might consist of asbestos. Asbestos removal is not a DIY job. Besides the threat and problem related to asbestos elimination, you will require a trained expert just to recognize all of the prospective asbestos-laden products. Though normally safe if undisturbed, when products consisting of asbestos are harmed they end up being very unsafe to anyone exposed to them.
If you have additional questions or need help with asbestos testing for your home or business, contact ABC Contracting at (314) 582-3611.
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