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 use Flex Seal to encapsulate asbestos?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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

• <div><p>It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and not disturbed. Asbestos is only dangerous when it becomes airborne, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, it's important not to disturb it and to have it professionally inspected. </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 February 2024
I was very impressed with this company. They expanded my driveway and added pavers around the edges, by completely removing the old driveway, expanding it, and even ran drain pipes from the house to the road. They were very efficient, neat, and cleaned up after the project was complete. The...
Ellite Construction Masonry
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Reviewed in June 2023
This company took down eight large trees very close to my home without damaging a thing. Everything was removed per my request. It is so rare to find a company that does the job on time, at budget and cares about the quality of their work.
A&G Logging & Excavation, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
He was prompt, friendly, courteous and cleaned up my yard very well. I would highly recommend him if you need junk removal from your yard
Junk-Out-Dawgs LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
The men from Claremont Glassworks did an excellent job when I had my garage doors replaced. They were on time, professional, and polite. They had both doors removed, and new ones replaced, plus two new garage door openers installed, in only a couple of hours. Great doing business with them
CLAREMONT GLASSWORKS
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Reviewed in August 2017
Hal and his crew were excellent. He was on time, checked in every day letting me know the progress and what was happening the next day, and was a good listener with good ideas for solutions to problems. They worked long days to get two fairly big projects done in 2 days...repaired a failing...
C.P. Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Floyd and his team are not only punctual, but extremely respectful and highly competent in their profession. They removed numerous trees around my home efficiently and with precision beyond compare. Upon finishing their work, they neatly raked the premises. It is not easy to find a company that...
TOP NOTCH TREE EXPERTS
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Reviewed in February 2016
Our project (remove existing blacktop walkway and install new walkway pavers) was completed on time, within budget and with 'awesome' results! Communication was great! Leonardo is professional and personable.
Awesome Landscape Design, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2015
Came promptly to shovel 6+ roof areas of snow & removed many ice dams! VERY PLEASED with the work!
Top Notch Carpentry & Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2014
The person was excellent. The huge shrub was cut back near the ground. It took one hour. The man was courteous and made sure to ask if I was satisfied. The area was left in immaculate condition. All brush was removed and hauled away in his truck. I can trust Scott's Lawn care to do a good job...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 964
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Reviewed in September 2011
Showed up on time -- plumber and helper. Stuck with the job until it was complete ( replace all old galvanized pipes). Used them again when the hot water heater gave out several months later. (I was not present for that job). They did not bring the equipment to remove the old heater to the...
Tony Herce Plumbing
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and not disturbed. Asbestos is only dangerous when it becomes airborne, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, it's important not to disturb it and to have it professionally inspected.

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)

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.

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