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What Does Asbestos Pipe Insulation Look Like?

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There was a time when asbestos was widely used for insulation systems. There were various other places of home insulation where asbestos was highly preferred due to its fire resistance qualities. Asbestos was also highly used in pipe insulation, the same pipes that were being used for water or heating purposes. Asbestos being able to retain the heat effectively and working as a great fire-resistant was one of the likeliest choices until the government realized its side effects and limited its use, Though one will still be able to find asbestos pipe insulation in Lake Orion, Mi . If at any point in time the little particles of the asbestos leak from the insulation and are freely suspended into the air, they are likely to pose a huge danger to anyone coming in contact. Asbestos remains intact until not being touched but once disturbed, the little particles of the asbestos quickly spread across in the thin air and will likely cause very severe diseases in the long term. Fatal diseases lik...

Why Asbestos Air Testing is More Important than You Think

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  What is Asbestos Asbestos in a simple word could be defined as silicate fibrous material which is very hazardous if disturbed. There was a time in mid of the 20 th century when most of the commercial building and construction material consisted of asbestos. This is the reason that even today we can easily find the presence of asbestos in the old houses pretty easily. The exposure to asbestos is really dangerous as it is the leading cause for some of the most dangerous and life threatening diseases. This is the reason it becomes important that we test about the presence of asbestos in our homes well prior before it start posing any risk. We at Environmental Affair LLC are well experienced in conducting the asbestos testing in Lake Orion, mi . we recommend anyone who has a slightest doubt about the presence of asbestos should better get it tested without wasting any time. Type of Asbestos Almost everyone who has heard of asbestos understands the amount of danger this fibrou...

Attic Insulation Issues with Vermiculite (Asbestos Containing Materials)

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Most homes and attics in the United States built during the 1980s to 1990s may include vermiculite and asbestos materials. If you are intending to buy a new home or demolish an old construction, you need to first inspect the presence of vermiculite or asbestos material. If you find them on the roof and walls of the house, you need to plan for vermiculite insulation with safety. For this aim, you should take the services of the best vermiculite removal experts in the industry. You will find genuine vermiculite removal contractors in Lake Orion, Mi, United States. The professionals have expertise in removing vermiculite or asbestos pipes and tiles from the old property with safety. In the United States, you will find many verified vermiculite and asbestos removal contractors. For instance, you may take services from “ Environmental Affairs, LLC ” in the United States. The company deals in all kinds of vermiculite and asbestos removal services for all properties. The company has skilled...

Transite and Other Non-Friable Materials High in Asbestos Content

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There are many construction and building materials, which may include asbestos such as transite, asbestos gaskets, asbestos, and more. These materials may have a good concentration of asbestos, which makes them non-friable. Such materials are a mixture of asbestos and concrete or metal components and have application in many building works. If you have any of those materials on your property, you need to remove them soon. You need to do it, as the material may include asbestos that may spread in the air while removing those asbestos-containing materials. And, asbestos may give some health hazards to humans too. Hence, you need to call the asbestos transite removal professionals in Lake Orion , United State. They have good command over removing asbestos-containing transite and other building materials from old properties. So, you can take their services and get rid of asbestos materials from your property with safety. Let’s take a brief about some common non-friable asbestos-containing ...

How to Identify Asbestos Insulation in Walls, Attics, & On Pipes

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Asbestos had great application in many construction and building projects during the 1980s to 90s in the United States. At that time, the building professionals and public were not aware of the drawbacks of asbestos. But, the insulation of asbestos gave some major side effects on the environment and human health too. It had given some health issues to humans like breathing issues and skin allergies too. When the drawbacks of asbestos insulation came into the limelight, the government of the United States had banned the use of asbestos and it’s containing materials soon. Thus, it had imposed some control over the bad impact of asbestos insulation on human health and the environment to some extent. But, still, there are many old houses and commercial structures across the U.S., which may include asbestos. In most homes, you may find asbestos in form of asbestos tiles, pipes, flooring tiles, and more. Thus, it is necessary to take care of asbestos building materials while insulating them...