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Gainesville Environmental LLC is an industrial hygiene and environmental consultancy firm serving the private and public sectors. Committed to community wellness and workplace health, we specialize in mold, air, soil, and water testing, toxic lead and mold remediation, asbestos survey, asbestos project design, asbestos project monitoring, and more. Our clients are healthcare providers, building contractors, property managers, real estate companies, homeowners, architects, and individuals.

Gainesville Environmental LLC is an industrial hygiene and environmental consultancy firm serving the private and public sectors. Committed to community wellness and workplace health, we specialize in mold, air, soil, and water testing, toxic lead and mold remediation, asbestos survey, asbestos project design, asbestos project monitoring, and more. Our clients are healthcare providers, building contractors, property managers, real estate companies, homeowners, architects, and individuals.

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AirMD is an environmental science based company offering indoor air quality testing including mold, chemical, bacteria, allergy, chinese drywall, as well as water testing. AirMD works directly for homeowners businesses as well as for restoration and remediation companies, and performs both testing and post remediation clearance evaluations. AirMD also sells innovative bio-based non-chemical cleaning products important to all health-conscious including individuals, especially those who are hyper allergenic, chemically sensitive or immune-compromised.

AirMD is an environmental science based company offering indoor air quality testing including mold, chemical, bacteria, allergy, chinese drywall, as well as water testing. AirMD works directly for homeowners businesses as well as for restoration and remediation companies, and performs both testing and post remediation clearance evaluations. AirMD also sells innovative bio-based non-chemical cleaning products important to all health-conscious including individuals, especially those who are hyper allergenic, chemically sensitive or immune-compromised.

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

When asbestos damages the lungs it causes a condition called “asbestosis” which, unfortunately, can’t be cured once it’s damaged the lungs. This condition is chronic and any treatment is undertaken to improve quality of life. This usually involves quitting smoking, being prescribed oxygen, and undergoing lung rehab. Severe cases usually require a lung transplant.

You are not really supposed to seal asbestos with paint, but in theory it could work—the caveat being that this is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. The only real way to seal asbestos is with the professional application of an encapsulating material like epoxy. Due to the negative effect asbestos can have on your home, however, it is usually the best course of action to accept a costly fix and remove the material entirely.

Asbestos encapsulation is an alternative to asbestos abatement or removal. Suppose you have hired an asbestos testing service and they recommend encapsulation. In that case, they will cover the asbestos with a protective barrier or put it in a sealed enclosure so the fibers cannot escape. Encapsulation usually costs between $2 and $6 per square foot.

Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.  

Asbestos siding can be dangerous if disturbed because the material itself poses a health risk. Asbestos is one of the leading causes of lung cancer as it causes mesothelioma—an aggressive cancer. Asbestos can also cause irreversible damage to your lungs by creating a buildup of scar tissue, called asbestosis. It has a habit of making its way through even robust personal protective equipment (PPE), which is why it’s not recommended that you perform any asbestos work yourself.

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