For a long time, asbestos was a common material used in building homes. While it isn’t a widely used building material now, if you have a home built before 1985, you may be more susceptible to asbestos exposure depending on the state of your property. Here are three important things that you should know about asbestos:
- Undisturbed asbestos isn’t a major concern. Breathing in asbestos is where the real health risks come from, so if any asbestos in your home is undisturbed and contained, there isn’t any cause for alarm. If walls or flooring contains asbestos and these materials become damaged, it’s important to remove them as soon as possible to avoid health and safety hazards.
- You shouldn’t wait to address an asbestos issue. If you believe your home has exposed asbestos, it’s important to act quickly to have the asbestos removed. Breathing in this material can cause serious health conditions down the road, and the longer you wait to address potential exposure, the more likely you are to develop these conditions. Contact asbestos removal technicians at the first indication that something is wrong.
- Only professionals are qualified to handle an asbestos problem. Never attempt to inspect for or remove asbestos by yourself. From initial inspection to removal and abatement, all asbestos-related services should be left to our accredited asbestos removal technicians to ensure your safety.
If you have an older home and believe there may be exposed asbestos, don’t wait to reach out to our team here at Remtech Environmental.