If Asbestos has been found in your home, it is certainly a cause for concern. That said, DON"T PANIC! If the Asbestos has not been disturbed, the best thing to do is usually just leave it alone. The experts at ProPacific Disaster Kleenup can give you the information you need to make an informed decision about any Asbestos found in your home.
So what is Asbestos, and what exactly is the problem with it?
Asbestos is the generic name for a variety of fibrous minerals found naturally in rock formations around the world. Because asbestos fibres are strong, durable and non-combustible, they were widely used by industry, mainly in construction and friction materials.
Commercial asbestos fibres belong in two broad mineralogical groups: serpentine (chrysotile) and amphibole (tremolite, actinolyte and others). When these asbestos containing products are disturbed, these microscopic fibers can become airborne and then be inhaled into the lungs where they can then cause serious health problems.
In the restoration industry, the most common sources of asbestos are chrysotile containing attic insulation products sold in Canada from the 1920’s to 1990. Other products that can contain asbestos include sheet flooring, floor and ceiling tiles, asbestos cement , and drywall mud.
It is our company policy to test all drywall compound in homes built prior to 1990 to ensure that further work may be conducted in a safe manner.
ProPacific Disaster Kleenup has certified asbestos technicians on staff. Our company fully complies with all WorkSafeBC protocols and procedures.
We believe in taking all measures and steps to ensure the safety of our customers and staff. If you have any concerns regarding asbestos in your home or workplace call the experts at ProPacific Disaster Kleenup.
