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Environmental Services, Inc.
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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - Testing

Serving Wayne, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Environmental Services Inc, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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RoofMasters
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Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Wayne, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Over 40 years of trusted workmanship and great customer service. Serving 120 mile radius of Omaha and these fine cities. Lincoln, Fremont, Columbus, Norfolk, Blair, Wahoo, Bellevue, Wayne, West Point. We're one of Nebraska's oldest family owned residential and commercial roofing, siding companies. I started RoofMasters when I was doing roofing and siding jobs for friends and neighbors in Lincoln Nebraska back in 1976. We also own Abbott's Roofing Siding Gutters of Fremont & Lincoln and we are Roofing and Siding Pros! Specializing in Tear-Offs & Re-Roofs. We install & replace, Asphalt & Laminate 35-50 year Shingles, Metal & Steel Roofs, Wood Shakes, Slate/Asbestos & Flats Roofs (Vinyl, Steel, Hardi-Board Siding) & Gutters (A) Rating with the BBB and thousands of satisfied customers. If your looking for a professional, locally owned roofing company with great service and quality workmanship. Then "CALL US!. FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE" & your best deal on quality, roofing siding gutters.

Omaha Area Re-Roof
Norfolk Area Farmhouse
Steep and High! No Problem!
Atlas 35 year Castlebrook Shingles
Metal Roof Preparation

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

If the tiles are undamaged and in good condition, painting can be a safe method of encapsulating them, but it is important first to evaluate the state of the tiles before proceeding. If the tiles are deteriorating, damaged, or already loose, simply painting over them fails to address the underlying issues that can cause asbestos exposure. It is recommended to consult asbestos abatement experts in such situations to identify the best way to safely manage or remove the asbestos-containing materials. During the painting process, it is crucial to adhere to safety regulations and guidelines to reduce the potential health risks associated with asbestos exposure.

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)

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.

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