Should you test for Asbestos
When Asbestos fibers are inhaled and ingested it can cause damage to your lungs and other organs. Leading to serious health problems, including Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, and Asbestosis.
Where to find Asbestos!
Asbestos can be found in many building materials such as Insulation, Roofing, Tiles and Pipes. If you suspect that you have Asbestos in your home or business, you should get it tested. Asbestos was commonly used in building materials before 1990.
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You found Asbestos
What you need to decide
There are four acceptable ways of dealing with asbestos once it has been identified: removal, encapsulation, enclosure, or management.
Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause severe illness if it enters the body through breathing or swallowing.
- Removal involves taking out the asbestos-containing material and disposing of it in a secure landfill (recommended method).
- Encapsulation involves applying a sealant or coating to the asbestos material to prevent the release of harmful fibers.
- Enclosure involves building a barrier around the asbestos material to isolate it from the surrounding environment.
- Management involves monitoring the condition of the asbestos material and ensuring that it is not disturbed or damaged.
Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause severe illness if it enters the body through breathing or swallowing.
Whatever route you take, they both have pros and cons. It is best to weigh what is best for you and your project before you decide. Either way, we have all the information you need to make that decision. We make Asbestos removal Easy!
Need to remove Asbestos
If you are planning a renovation or project and you have Asbestos to remove, you can hire a contractor to do it for you or you can do it yourself!.
Do it yourself! We have a one stop shop for all of the products and equipment you need to safely remove Asbestos yourself.
Hire a contractor! If you decide to hire a contractor to remove the Asbestos for you, we can link you with contractors that offer that service.
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Have Asbestos to discard
If you are planning an Asbestos removal project, do not forget about the disposal side of the project. Asbestos is a hazardous material and it will need to be transported and disposed of following various rules and regulations to ensure the safety and well being for anyone who may come in contact with this hazardous material.
Big or small, we offer Asbestos Disposal solutions based on your size of project.
- 0 to 500 pounds, order our Asbestos Handling Container, each container can hold up to 50 pounds of material. Asbestos material could include roofing shingles, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, paper products, asbestos cement products, and much more.
- 500 pounds to 2 Tons, schedule a waste bin.
- Over 2 Tons, we can arrange for a Truck load to store and transport your material to an approved disposal site.