What is the difference between abatement and remediation?

• <div><p>Abatement focuses on immediate hazard control while remediation encompasses a comprehensive cleanup and long-term safety strategy. Abatement refers specifically to reducing or eliminating the immediate hazard by removing or encapsulating it. It’s a targeted approach aimed solely at controlling asbestos risks. Remediation is a broader term that involves the entire process of addressing contamination to restore a safe environment. Remediation can include abatement, decontamination, air quality testing, and post-cleanup monitoring.</p></div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Can you encapsulate asbestos siding?

• <div><p>if you install new siding on top of old asbestos siding, you may keep the fibers trapped, but it would not necessarily be considered encapsulation. To do so properly requires a professional, who uses a certain type of sealant that needs to be spread over the asbestos in a number of layers in order to trap all the fibers. Although you may be able to buy this sealant yourself, it is highly advised that, once you find asbestos, you call a pro immediately. </p></div>

Q: Is it okay to live in a house with asbestos siding?

• <div><p>It's okay to live in a house with asbestos siding as long as it's intact. Asbestos siding in good condition poses minimal risk since the fibers remain bound. If the siding is damaged, or deteriorating, or if renovations are planned that may disturb it, the risk of exposure increases significantly. Consult a professional asbestos inspector to assess the situation and provide recommendations.</p></div>

Q: Why was asbestos used in pipe insulation?

• <div><p>Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Stewart does an amazing job! We have hired him twice to trim trees on our acreage and for stump removal. Stewart and his team are professional and we will only use him in the future. Hes honest keeps you informed and prices are definitely reasonable.
Stewart Tree Experts
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great value. Tree and stump removal. Left the site ready to grass seed.
Tree Tech Inc
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Reviewed in May 2022
Dan arrived and i explained the problem I had. He explained the options that were available and explained he liked to start at the top and work his way down. Sure enough he found a clog in the U pipe, removed it and ran a test. His attention to the little things saved me the price of pipe...
Dan's Drain & Duct Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Per Kiewit Construction he is not associated with them and they have contacted him in the past to stop using their name. In May we contracted with Mike to redo our bathroom and replace our floors. He took down payments from us for each job. He started work on the floor on 8 June. The last time...
Michael Hendricksen Kiewit
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Reviewed in June 2020
They said all subcontractors they tried to hire wouldn't do it for that low of price. I suppose, since I was informed it would require 200 gallons of stripper at $50 per gallon and 200 gallons of stain at $50 per gallon to do my house...that alone happens to come up to $20,000. Although they...
Restoration-RX, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
Project went as planned and was completed on time. Happy with siding installation and removal and cleanup after work was done.
Hedge Construction
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Reviewed in July 2017
Patrick showed up within 2 hours of my quote request for bus removal. He gave me an over priced quote, but assured me that he would do a great job and was ready to work immediately. He worked for about 30 minutes and then left to get his coworker saying he would back in an hour or two. He...
Quality Garden Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2013
We hired Maschino Wood Flooring to refinish existing red oak floors and to remove old vinyl and replace with new red oak flooring. All the wood floors (old & new were sanded and finished with dark stain and 4 coats of poly. We have 3 dogs so needed the extra finishing coat). We also had many...
MASCHINO'S WOOD FLOORS
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Reviewed in February 2013
I had a huge weeping willow tree that was losing branches and I was hoping that all it needed was a trim job . I called A and A tree service for their advice and quote. They explained how a tree dies and let me know that was some ant infestation and advised to have the tree taken down. A...
A & A Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2012
Our landlord sent this company over to fix the kitchen sink and unplug the bathtub. The gentleman who was sent took off the old faucet then DUG INTO MY SILVERWARE DRAWER AND USED ONE OF MY GOOD WÜSTHOF KNIVES TO SCRAPE THE REMNANTS OF THE OLD FAUCET OFF!! He did not remove his shoes...
McClure Plumbing & Heating
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

if you install new siding on top of old asbestos siding, you may keep the fibers trapped, but it would not necessarily be considered encapsulation. To do so properly requires a professional, who uses a certain type of sealant that needs to be spread over the asbestos in a number of layers in order to trap all the fibers. Although you may be able to buy this sealant yourself, it is highly advised that, once you find asbestos, you call a pro immediately.

It's okay to live in a house with asbestos siding as long as it's intact. Asbestos siding in good condition poses minimal risk since the fibers remain bound. If the siding is damaged, or deteriorating, or if renovations are planned that may disturb it, the risk of exposure increases significantly. Consult a professional asbestos inspector to assess the situation and provide recommendations.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Abatement focuses on immediate hazard control while remediation encompasses a comprehensive cleanup and long-term safety strategy. Abatement refers specifically to reducing or eliminating the immediate hazard by removing or encapsulating it. It’s a targeted approach aimed solely at controlling asbestos risks. Remediation is a broader term that involves the entire process of addressing contamination to restore a safe environment. Remediation can include abatement, decontamination, air quality testing, and post-cleanup monitoring.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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