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R&S Construction
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Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Established in 1994, R&S Construction credits customer satisfaction and affordable prices as keys to its success. We are your number one source for decks, porches, roofing, gutters, siding, and windows in southern Delaware. With years of experience, we will get it done in a professional and timely manner. At R&S Construction, high quality work is and always will be a top priority in doing business with you. Call us today to get set up for a home improvement to last a lifetime!

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Heber Miguel Velazquez
New to Angi
Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Heber Miguel is your preferred painting and siding construction specialist. We personally over see every aspect of every project to ensure your complete satisfaction. Heber MIguel Velazquez has over 15 years experience and recently has ventured out into business for himself. We personally believe in providing quality installation with an emphasis on detail. For your next residential painting or siding project call Heber Miguel today.

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Asbestos-containing materials, like duct wrap, should be encapsulated using a sealant specifically formulated for asbestos. These sealants work to bind with asbestos fibers and help further neutralize them as a health risk. Whenever you’re working near asbestos-containing materials, be sure to keep safety as a top priority and wear a P-100-rated respirator as well as protective clothing.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Follow recommendations for removal or remediation to ensure a safe living environment.

Scraping off asbestos siding is extremely dangerous. When asbestos is inert, it does not pose a risk, but once disturbed, the fibers enter the air that you breathe and can cause irreparable damage. Professionals may scrape it off, but they will have more protective equipment and specialized tools that most homeowners do not have on hand.

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