If you plan on upgrading your home then the words "renovation" and "demolition" are common words that come to mind during your home project, but one word many people forget to consider is, "asbestos".
The first question many people ask is "What is asbestos?"
Before 1987 many builders chose asbestos to insulate infrastructure against cold weather, noise and fireproofing. Not only can it be found in your home's insulation, but asbestos has also been known to be present in other materials such as:
- Paint
- Drywall
- Sealants
- Cement material
- Blown Ceilings
Why is The Recognition Of Asbestos Important?
When there is a renovation or demolition taking place, if asbestos is not abated properly, it becomes hazardous when the asbestos fibres release into the air. When these fibres become airborne, asbestos has been known to cause multiple illnesses such as asbestosis and various cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer.
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What Steps Do I Take To Check If My Home Has Asbestos?
One way to find out if asbestos may be present in your home is by checking the original building documents if you have gain access to them. If your home was originally constructed before 1987, there is a good chance your home may have asbestos. Asbestos has also been used to insulate boilers, pipes, and furnaces, so without the help of a trained professional it can become difficult to gauge how much asbestos is present in your home. If an asbestos removal or abatement is necessary, consider hiring a Calgary's asbestos abatement experts, 24/7 Restoration specializing in asbestos removal and decontaminating hazardous materials such as:
- Mold
- Lead
- Mercury
- PCB's
- Biological materials
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To the untrained eye, it would be almost impossible to detect asbestos without potentially harming yourself or your loved ones because you cannot easily see or smell the contaminant without proper training. It is always in best practice to hire a reputable and professional company such as 24/7 Restoration to inspect your home for asbestos and deal with the abatement process.
Renovations and demolitions can become costly when it comes to the hazard of asbestos, so ensure you do not cut corners just to stay within budget. Leave the removal process to the professionals. At 24/7 Restoration, our team takes pride in knowing that our asbestos removal practices and procedures have been providing safer and healthier environments to home and building owners all across Calgary. Equipped with a 24/7 emergency hotline, Calgary residents have been trusting 24/7 Restoration to deal with their asbestos abatement needs for years. When you hire professionals to get rid of or contain the asbestos in your home, you reduce the risk of contaminating the air and reducing the hazard of potentially putting you or your loved ones at risk.
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, do not hesitate to contact us at 403.247.4365.
