Thursday, August 12, 2010

Key Considerations If You Need Asbestos Removal

By Robert Beck

"Asbestos" is a word that insights fear in many homeowners. The presence of the material in most homes built before the mid-1970s is hard to escape. But because the potential dangers are significant, it is important to approach asbestos removal carefully, with the help of experienced professionals.

Asbestos is dangerous when it breaks down, tears, or is disturbed so that its tiny fibers are exposed to the air in your home. Inhaling the fibers can cause severe respiratory conditions and of course lung cancer. In light of these dangers you must hire experienced experts to remove asbestos from your home.

Removal is not always necessary. Some experts recommend that it not be removed unless the fibers have been exposed and have become airborne. Encapsulation can often effectively prevent airborne exposure. A homeowner ought check for tears or disintegration regularly, but the typical cause for removal is construction, installation, or other work that could disturb the asbestos or involve the replacement of fixtures or appliances filled or covered with it.

If removal is necessary, consult a home building inspector or industrial hazard specialist to have them survey and assess the condition of the material in your home. The money you spend on the inspection, may save you money on removal. They can tell you what needs to be removed, what can be contained, and what process a removal contractor should use to do the job. Then contact reputable removal contractors for bids.

There are many state, local, and federal regulations about removing asbestos. Make sure your contractor is compliant with these laws and is in line with recommendations of the inspection. Prepare to be away from your home for the length of the job, and make sure your contract specifies the details of disposal and clean up.

You do not need to panic when considering asbestos removal in your home. If you need to have the material removed, take care to ensure your family's safety by hiring reputable specialists. If you do so, will have little to worry about.

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