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Cap Construction & Environmental, LLC
4.3(
194
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Asbestos - Abatement

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend this business for all of your asbestos removal & cleanup needs. The team at Cap Construction & Environmental were very knowledgeable, professional & time efficient. It was a delight working with Jesse, he literally understood my need & moved with time efficiency & precision to get the problem we were having resolved."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
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Old Oak Environmental
4.3(
12
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Asbestos - Abatement

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry ONLY providing mold remediation, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Credit Repair of Florida
5.0(
92
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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from start to Finish, Tim is great, he has worked and helped me with alot of my credit issues, got my scores up high again..I tried a couple of companies before I found them and all they wanted was my money..nothing got done and I couldn't even reach them after they took my money. Tim with credit repair of Florida is always there when I have a question and I'm very happy I found them , helped change my life for the better"
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Cap Construction & Environmental, LLC
4.2(
151
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Asbestos - Abatement

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They explained what they were going to do and answered my questions. I was satisfied with the work they performed and would recommend them for anyone needing asbestos removal."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lone Star Mold Testing
5.0(
4
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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"We were very satisfied with Lone Star Mold Testing. Couldn’t be more pleased with how professional and knowledgeable he was. Lance was very responsive and helpful with all the questions and concerns we had which made everything go smoothly for us. We highly recommend Lance with Lone Star Mold Testing."
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Speed Dry USA Cleaning and Restoration
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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The provider was very quick to respond to my request showing up the day before Thanksgiving. They were going to be earlier than our agreed upon time, so they called and asked if we could change the time which was great. The majority of the stains were removed, however, a few of them did come right back up.
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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.

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Epoxying over asbestos tiles is generally considered a safe option when done correctly. Epoxy acts as a sealant, encapsulating the asbestos tiles and preventing the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The key is ensuring that the asbestos tiles are in good condition, firmly adhered to the substrate, and not damaged or deteriorating. This method is only appropriate for tiles that are undamaged and securely in place. If the asbestos tiles are already loose, damaged, or deteriorating, encapsulating them with epoxy may not be a sufficient solution, as it might not address the potential for ongoing asbestos exposure.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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