Asbestos Removal in Centennial, CO

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Asbestos Removal  In Centennial, Colorado

Where can asbestos be found in my home or business?

Years ago, asbestos was widely used in countless building construction materials as well as several vehicle products in view

of the fact that it added strength and stability, resisted corrosion, improved heat and chemical resistance, and provided acoustical insulation

Asbestos can be found in several areas of your home or business such as:

Asbestos Roofing Removal in Centennial, Colorado

Asbestos Roofing Repairs in Centennial, Colorado

Used extensively in buildings and homes, asbestos was used for roofing and siding from the 1930s until the 1970s when its use was banned.

Because of its excellent fire-resistant properties, asbestos siding was popular. Asbestos is considered a mineral and is fibrous, so by adding asbestos to siding materials, also increased strength and durability, while providing some insulation and fireproofing to the structure.

Chances are if your home is older, your roof contains asbestos shingles. If the shingles are in good condition and left undisturbed, they are usually NOT a serious problem as just the presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not considered hazardous.

Over time, if asbestos becomes damaged, and becomes airborne, it can then be considered dangerous. Damaged asbestos may release asbestos fibers becoming a health hazard. Asbestos is not likely to release fibers unless sawed, drilled, or cuts, such as asbestos cement roofing, shingles, and siding products.

If the asbestos material in your home or business becomes a problem, you can either repair it or have it removed.

Asbestos Removal in Centennial, Colorado

Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal in Centennial, Colorado

Asbestos pipe insulation is a white, tubular, dusty material that was wrapped around hot water and steam pipes to prevent heat loss. You can find pipe insulation in basements, crawlspaces, and walls. Most pipe insulation contains asbestos and has not been tested.

Pipe insulation that contains asbestos, should only be removed by an asbestos abatement company. Once disturbed, asbestos in the duct tape holding the insulation on could enter your lungs, and cause diseases such as lung cancer or mesothelioma.

Asbestos removal can be done safely in many different ways depending on the location of the asbestos material, the type of asbestos-containing material, and importantly, the ability of workers to safely access the material to keep them and anyone else safe during a removal. Pipe insulation removal requires the abatement contractor to seal off the work area with multiple layers of plastic sheeting, set up a three-stage airlock, and depressurize the work area with specialized air handlers.

Asbestos abatement workers will enter the work area with supplied air and protective clothing and only then, wet down the pipe insulation, scrape it off, and seal it in doubled heavy plastic bags. After the removal, air quality sampling is taken in a variety of locations including inside and outside the work area, and sent to a lab for testing. Only when the air samples pass the test, the workers will return to the site to remove the plastic sheeting.

Asbestos Ceiling Removal in Centennial, Colorado

When referring to asbestos in ceilings, it was most likely because of the spray on texture known as Asbestos Popcorn Ceilings.

From the 1950s to the 1980s, spray-on textured ceilings were popular because it was an easy way for builders to hide imperfections.

This was during a period when asbestos was a high-demand building material in the U.S. and not knowing the health risks associated with asbestos.

These ceilings were known as “popcorn ceiling,” “cottage-cheese ceiling” or “stucco ceiling,” and were typically 1 to 10 percent asbestos.

Even the smallest percent of asbestos makes popcorn ceilings dangerous and it’s important to make sure nothing disturbs it, and then decide whether you want to have it encapsulated or removed.

Asbestos popcorn ceilings require many precautions and is a job best left to qualified professionals.

Popcorn ceiling is considered a friable material — meaning it is very easy to damage. The slightest disturbance of friable asbestos materials release toxic dust and inhaling asbestos dust is what can lead to serious diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The Percentage of asbestos is not the problem — It’s the Crumbliness

Concerning a popcorn ceiling, 1 percent asbestos or 10 percent asbestos, the advice is the same.

As long as it remains completely undisturbed or properly encapsulated, the ceiling will not endanger your health. In the long run, the safest choice is having it professionally removed.

In 1978, the Clean Air Act banned spray-on asbestos products, which were a major health risk for the workers who applied them.

That being said, the law allowed businesses to use up their existing inventory of products, so asbestos popcorn ceiling was applied well into the 1980s.

Because of the crumbliness of popcorn ceiling, it’s in a different class than other common asbestos materials leftover in old homes.

You can walk on vinyl asbestos floor tiles without much risk as long as you don’t smash, scrape or sand them, but just merely brushing asbestos popcorn ceiling with your hand releases toxic dust, making it as dangerous as old asbestos pipe insulation.

Once the textured ceiling starts to peel down because of dampness or age, it must be encapsulated or removed.

Asbestos Insulation Removal in Centennial, Colorado

It was common for insulation manufacturers to incorporate asbestos as it was the perfect fiber for insulation, holding up to wear and tear, being fire-resistant, and cheap. Asbestos was still used for insulation into the 1980s, and since insulation is not usually replaced when remodels are completed, it likely still has asbestos in the insulation. If there are asbestos fibers in your insulation, there is reason to be concerned.

Vermiculite insulation (a naturally occurring mineral compound composed of shiny flakes, resembling Mica), in older homes, was the most popular insulation used and was contaminated with asbestos, as it grew naturally in the mines. This type of insulation was known as zonolite and was used in homes across America and was perfect for insulation as it contained asbestos.

Exposed insulation in your attic is a common sight and the majority of vermiculite insulation produced before 1990 used contaminated vermiculite.

The tiny asbestos fibers found in vermiculite are too small to be seen by the naked eye and only a trained technician using a microscope can see the asbestos fibers.

Even trained technicians cannot always determine if all vermiculite contains asbestos due to the limitations in the testing methods. You should assume that vermiculite insulation may be contaminated with asbestos just to be safe. It's very possible that you inhaled some asbestos fibers and the disturbance may have resulted in the fibers being deposited into other areas of the building If you removed or disturbed any of the insulation.

Only trained and certified asbestos contractors should repair or replace insulation containing asbestos with another type of insulation.

Number One Choice In Centennial, Colorado

If you are concerned that your home or business may have asbestos, don’t wait around wondering. The professionals at Asbestos Abatement of Colorado provide Asbestos Removal Services to Centennial Colorado, and our asbestos team is highly certified. Our number one priority is the safety of you and your family, as asbestos is known to be very hazardous to your health.

We utilize the best equipment in the business and arrive ready to safely inspect and remove asbestos from your home or business. We will also guarantee that the area will be 100% free of asbestos dangers before we allow you back into the area.