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Your best local contractor to REMOVE ASBESTOS and MOLD! Other services include LIGHT DEMOLITION. We are known for our quick response, reasonable fees, and excellent customer service--because your time is valuable! Professional management ensures that the job gets done right the first time. No up-charges. No job too big or small. Our customers include homeowners, facility managers and contractors. We've been locally owned and operated for over 20 years--now owned by Paul Ryan. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Your best local contractor to REMOVE ASBESTOS and MOLD! Other services include LIGHT DEMOLITION. We are known for our quick response, reasonable fees, and excellent customer service--because your time is valuable! Professional management ensures that the job gets done right the first time. No up-charges. No job too big or small. Our customers include homeowners, facility managers and contractors. We've been locally owned and operated for over 20 years--now owned by Paul Ryan. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos use in 1989, it is not commonly used in siding in the United States. Many other countries, such as Iceland, Canada, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in homes built before the late 1980s. Remember, the only surefire way to know if your home or siding contains asbestos is to have it lab-tested by a professional. 

To seal off, or encapsulate, asbestos-containing materials in your home, you’ll need to utilize a sealant specifically designed for asbestos encapsulation. These sealants bind with asbestos fibers to keep them from spreading throughout the air and causing bodily harm. In many cases, these sealants can be simply painted on, but you’ll need to wear a protective body suit as well as an asbestos-rated respirator to interact with these materials safely.

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. 

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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