In case you are unaware, asbestos removal is a huge industry, as we are still discovering this very harmful substance in buildings that were constructed pre 1980, and if you are planning a renovation project that involves removing ceilings, partitions, staircases or fireplaces, there is a chance that asbestos is present.
How is Asbestos Harmful?
This naturally found material consists of many tiny slivers, and these are airborne when the material is agitated, and should a person inhale asbestos slivers, these will adhere to the inner lung surface. They may lay dormant for many years, before an inflammation occurs, a symptom of asbestosis, and lung cancer, so this deadly material should only be handled by industry experts.
Who Do I Call?
If you suspect that there might be asbestos sheeting in your premises, there’s no need to panic, as long as the material is not disturbed, and by calling Perth asbestos removal, the harmful material can be safely removed. First, the technician would test for the presence of asbestos, and should that be a positive, the team would do their stuff and remove all traces of the asbestos, allowing you to safely continue your renovation work.
Don’t Be Complacent
Once asbestos is disturbed, minute slivers of this glass-like substance will become airborne, and while they might be invisible to the naked eye, they are present in the air that you are breathing. It is simply not worth the risk of putting your family at risk, and unless you are certain there is no asbestos present, you should call in a professional to test for the presence of asbestos.
In What Forms Does Asbestos Exist?
Asbestos was used in the manufacture of partition screening, especially the post war years (1950-1970) and if your house was built in that era, the risk is higher. Asbestos sheeting was popular in hot areas like the kitchen and a fireplace, as asbestos is very heat resistant – one of the reasons for its popularity – and would typically take on a greyish colour.
A Silent Killer
Asbestos can be deadly, and with no visual signs, this harmful substance could be released throughout your home, if you were to remove a partition wall made from asbestos sheeting, you and your family would be in great danger. If you live in the Perth area, simply search with Google for ‘asbestos removal’ and you will receive a long list of websites, all from companies who are in the asbestos removal sector.
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