Asbestos is a material that was commonly used in a variety of construction purposes, such as flooring, ceilings, etc. It was later discovered that asbestos is very harmful when disturbed and inhaled, so there was a reduction in the use of asbestos in building materials. However, if your home was built before 1985, your home is more at risk of containing building materials with asbestos and will need to be carefully and professionally removed to prevent the risk of harmful exposure. Here are a few times when asbestos removal is necessary.
- You have common asbestos-containing structures in your home: If your home was built before 1985 and you have popcorn ceilings, linoleum or vinyl flooring, pipe wrap, or insulation around your home, it is more likely that any of these structures and materials contain asbestos. You will need to schedule a professional asbestos removal as soon as possible to keep you and your household safe from harmful exposure.
- You’re planning a renovation project: If you’re planning a renovation project for an older home, you will want to at least have the home tested for asbestos, so you don’t begin cutting into materials that contain asbestos that could have a negative impact on your household.
- Even if you plan to leave the materials untouched: Even if you plan to leave the materials that potentially contain asbestos untouched, this is still considered to be a risk because you might forget and cut into it during a project or disturb it by accident. It’s always best to be proactive when it comes to asbestos removal to avoid any unnecessary risks of exposure.
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