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What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in construction and manufacturing for its durability, heat resistance, and insulating properties. Composed of thin, microscopic fibers, asbestos can become hazardous when its particles are airborne and inhaled. Prolonged exposure to these fibers is linked to serious health conditions, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the lungs or abdomen.

While its use has been banned or restricted in many countries due to health risks, asbestos remains present in older buildings, requiring careful remediation and disposal by certified professionals.

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Why is it Dangerous?

Asbestos is dangerous due to its microscopic size and needle like shape. These fibers, when inhaled will lodge themselves in your lungs, which in terms causes scar-tissue and further health complications if continuously exposed.

Contrary to popular belief, asbestos is not toxic as it doesn't contain toxins that poison or kill cells. . It is hazardous, however.

How Do You Safely
Remove Abestos?

The Hazardous Materials or HAZMAT contractor uses a combination of containment procedures, negative air machines, wetting techniques and protective equipment to remove the asbestos.

Asbestos removal is not a question of finances but of health. Before starting a project in any home built prior to 1986, make sure to contact Abestx for advice on whether or not a material may contain asbestos. We will advise for free and recommend testing if necessary.

What are the Risks
of Abestos exposure?

The three levels of asbestos, often referred to as "types" or "classes" in asbestos abatement, categorize the material based on the degree of risk and the procedures required for safe handling and removal.

Class 1

(Low-Risk Asbestos Work):

This involves minor maintenance or repair activities where small amounts of ACMs may be encountered, but they are typically undisturbed and unlikely to release fibers. Examples include drilling holes in walls with non-friable asbestos or sealing small areas. Minimal PPE may be used, and procedures focus on limiting disruption and exposure, as this level poses the least risk to workers and occupants.

Class 2

(Moderate-Risk Asbestos Work):

This class typically involves the removal of non-friable ACMs, which are less likely to release fibers unless they are disturbed by cutting, sanding, or breaking. Common materials include asbestos cement sheets, floor tiles, and roofing materials. Moderate-risk work may still require PPE, controlled wetting, and containment, but the procedures are generally less extensive than for Class 1.

Class 3

(Moderate-Risk Asbestos Work):

This involves the removal or handling of friable asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that are easily crumbled or reduced to powder, such as sprayed insulation or thermal insulation. Due to the high risk of fibers becoming airborne, Class 1 requires the most stringent safety protocols, including full containment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and specialized disposal procedures.

Where can Abestos be found?

Attic and Wall

Insulation:

Older homes sometimes have asbestos-containing insulation, particularly if they have loose-fill insulation made from vermiculite, which may contain asbestos.

Popcorn Ceilings and Ceiling Tiles:

Textured or "popcorn" ceilings, popular in mid-20th-century homes, often contain asbestos for added fire resistance. Certain ceiling tiles and adhesives may also contain asbestos.

Vinyl Flooring and Adhesives:

Vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring, and the adhesives (mastics) used to install them often contain asbestos, particularly in homes built before 1980.

Roofing and Siding Materials:

Some asphalt roofing shingles, siding, and even gutter materials may contain asbestos. Cement siding or fiber-cement shingles are also potential asbestos sources.

Pipe & Duct

Insulation:

Older homes with insulated pipes and ducts may have asbestos-containing insulation around hot water pipes, furnace ducts, and boilers, especially in basements or utility areas.

Drywall & Joint

Compound:

In some cases, drywall or the joint compound used to seal drywall seams contained asbestos to improve fire resistance and durability.

Fireplaces and Heat-Resistant Materials:

Homes with older fireplaces may have asbestos-containing materials, such as fireproofing materials around fireplaces, stove gaskets, or ashtrays.

Cement

Products:

Asbestos cement was used in walls, panels, and other structural components in some homes.

Hvac &

Ductwork:

Homes that have older ductwork, especially ones that had/have oil furnaces can have asbestos insulation paper at the floorboard connections and around the heat runs

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