الأحد، 12 نوفمبر 2017

Safe Removal Of Asbestos Chicago IL

By Helen Hill


Asbestos occurs naturally on the planet. For decades, the material was mined and used to make roofing and insulating materials. Most old buildings have this material in one place or another. However, the owners of these properties are doing their best trying to remove this material from their properties because it is harmful. To safely remove asbestos Chicago property owners need to hire competent professionals.

Asbestos is nowadays considered a hazardous building material that causes mesothelioma. It can get into the body in two ways; orally, by drinking contaminated water, or through inhalation into the lungs. Whatever the case, prolonged exposure is what normally leads to mesothelioma, so you should not worry if you have been exposed once or twice.

It is important to note that the negative effects of this material have only been discovered recently. A few decades ago, this was the most popular roofing material on the planet. Please note that the material is completely safe if it has not been compromised. If it gets damaged, however, fibers will start coming off and cause a variety of problems.

Anyone who owns an old home should consult a professional to help them determine whether or not they have this hazardous material on their property. If its presence is confirmed, the next step is to hire a competent removal company. The removal process should only be handled by certified professionals.

A lot of fibers are normally released into the air during the removal process. This means that you can end up with a bigger problem than you had after the material has been removed. That is why property owners should consider repairing the surface as opposed to removing the material. Only a qualified expert can help you decide what to do.

Only licensed contractors should be considered when you are looking for a company to get rid of the substance from your home. This is because they have the training, manpower, equipment and experience needed to get the job done properly. They can also guarantee their results. Since the fibers can escape and get into the house next door, you should hire an insured company to ensure you are properly protected in case a lawsuit is filed against you.

It is important you have the building evacuated before the process begins. You should go to stay with friends, relatives or at a hotel when this hazardous material is being removed. Alternatively, you can make arrangements for removal during the family vacation. In addition to that, all the items in the affected room must be removed to prevent the fibers from settling on them.

The HVAC system must be turned off during the removal process. This will help to prevent the fibers from getting into your air ducts and getting trapped on the air filter. Windows, doors and vents must also be covered to prevent fibers from escaping from the room. The work area must also be properly covered in a polythene enclosure to prevent the fibers from escaping. Furthermore, a negative pressure equipment must be used in the enclosure to ensure no fibers escape.




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