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  • Asbestos removal means the removal from a building of all materials containing asbestos, a potentially hazardous substance which can lodge inside the body and lead to health problems like pneumonia and cancers of the lung and abdomen. Asbestos was commonly used in building construction until its effects on human health were discovered in the mid-1970s.

    Buildings With Asbestos

    From 1930 to 1975, the construction industry routinely used asbestos in new buildings and in building repair for insulating pipes, fireproofing and binding building materials like tiles, roofing shingles, wallpaper, caulking, cement and plaster.

    Asbestos Management

    Asbestos doesn't always have to be removed. When undamaged, it remains inert and presents no hazard. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends leaving asbestos intact unless worn or damaged by abrasion, tears or exposure to water.

    Certified Inspection

    The EPA also recommends that a certified professional evaluate the building for asbestos and, if present, decide whether to repair it or remove it, depending on local or state regulations.

    Removal

    Touching and moving asbestos can spread harmful fibers into the air. Only a specially trained contractor can remove asbestos. The contractor will isolate affected parts of the building with plastic sheeting, bag asbestos materials in plastic and dispose of them properly. An independent firm should monitor the air at the site during the project.

    Asbestos Ptofessionals

    Reputable asbestos professionals have proper training, experience and accreditation in asbestos inspection and assessment. They can take samples and give advice. Asbestos correction companies repair and remove asbestos materials.

    Source:

    Environmental Protection Agency: Asbestos in Your Home

    New York Landmarks Conservancy: Asbestos Abatement: A Primer

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