Does your home or business require asbestos removal?
Knowing the answer to this question isn’t always easy, which is why it’s so important that you seek professional help in assessing the potential harm of asbestos in your home or place of business. Asbestos was widely used throughout Australia during the early 1900’s and its use continued well into the next century. Numerous building consisted of this fibrous mineral including roofing, pipes, and sheeting. If your structure was built before 2003 and you know or even suspect that it may contain asbestos containing material then you should seek the help of a qualified Australian asbestos removal service as soon as possible.
Why was asbestos used?
Asbestos was used for more than a century for a number of reasons, primarily because it is:
• Burn resistant
• Provides excellent insulation from heat
• Flexible
• Strong
• Has a variety of usages
All of these characteristics make it easy to see why asbestos was so widely used both domestically and commercially, and why chances are there may be asbestos in your structure.
What will an asbestos removal company do for me?
Although asbestos exposure can be potentially fatal, it does not pose any potential harm unless it has been exposed or damaged. If you believe that asbestos exposure has occurred you should:
• Avoid contact with the area
• Close all door, windows, and other entryways that lead to the area
• Turn off all types of ventilation to the area that may cause the fibers to become airborne
It is illegal for private citizens and unlicensed individuals to remove asbestos, no matter how minute the size of the problem is. A licensed asbestos removal company should be called in to deal with any asbestos issues and will be able to test your structure to determine whether or not it contains asbestos and to help identify whether or not the asbestos poses any dangers.
What are the potential effects of asbestos exposure?
Thousands of people die each year in Australia from the effects of asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma, pleural effusion, asbestosis, and lung cancer are some of the diseases that are caused by exposure to this harmful mineral material. Asbestos is not visible to the naked eye and the symptoms of exposure can take many years to show up. Don’t wait until it’s too late to take action.
The only way to know for sure whether or not you are in need of asbestos removal is to seek professional help.
