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Is There Asbestos In My Drywall Joint Compound and Stipple?

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Since the time asbestos was termed as a dangerous material by the governments around the world, people are now much more aware and sensitive about where the asbestos-containing material has been used in their houses. There are still a lot of products that contain asbestos and they sit inside our houses without our knowledge posing a long-term danger. Any house built in the ’90s has a high chance of the presence of asbestos-containing material. Also, there remains a huge possibility that there is asbestos in your drywall if your house is built in the same period. Any sort of disturbance in the drywall would release the asbestos posing an immediate danger to you and the people around you. We at environmental affair LLC deal with a lot of cases of asbestos drywall in Lake Orion, Mi . We understand how important it remains for an individual to be at a safe distance from this hazardous material and the only solution to it is to be prepared in advance. So if you are planning to renovate or r...

When to Test For Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings

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Popcorn ceiling which is also known by the name as acoustic ceiling or stucco ceiling was once one of the most popular and could easily be found in most houses. It was between the periods of the 1930s to 1980s when the builders and homeowners very much preferred the popcorn ceilings for their reasons. The fact that it absorbed much of the sound and helped in noise reduction made them super popular. They were also very cost-efficient and easy to apply which attracted the builders too. But soon the presence of asbestos in the popcorn ceiling made them less attractive and eventually took them off-market. But even today one can easily spot the asbestos popcorn ceiling in Lake Orion, Mi , or many places around the US. These houses were mainly built in the ’90s and thus have the presence of an asbestos popcorn ceiling. So if your house has a popcorn ceiling then it must be concerning due to the presence of asbestos. How Dangerous is an Asbestos Ceiling? There is about 1 to 10 percent ...

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...

Reasons to Consider Home Asbestos Removal

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Asbestos is a fibrous substance that can pose a great risk to your health if disturbed during the process of any work inside your home. Until they remain undisturbed in any corner of the house, they won’t pose any risk but if disturbed mainly during the process of reconstruction or renovation of the house they can be very damaging to your health. It is advised that one should never think of removing the asbestos on his own. This could be very dangerous not only for you but for the people living around you. Thus, one should instead hire an asbestos-removing service and let the trained people do the work. They have the right equipment and resources to complete the job with utmost safety. We at environmental affairs, LLC have performed a lot of projects of asbestos removal in Lake Orion, Mi . We would be glad to help you in removing this hazardous material. A Few Basic Concepts about Asbestos-Containing Materials in Your House Asbestos has some great qualities which were highly appreciat...

How to Test For Asbestos Carpet Glue

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  Does My Carpet Have Asbestos Glue? It might be a near shock for most people to learn that the carpet being used in their offices or home have the presence of asbestos glue. It’s a mere shock for anyone because no one would expect asbestos to be used at a place that is in contact with you for most of the time. But the reason for it being used is good. It is known as one of the best adhesive. It is mixed with glue and then it prevents the carpet from curling up and keeps it in place. One can find plenty of asbestos carpet glue in Lake Orin, Mi or anywhere around the states. What Color Is Asbestos Carpet Glue? The color in mastic is usually brown or sometimes yellow or tan. Chrysotile color asbestos is mixed with the glue which happens to be very commonly used in the building. Friable asbestos can easily get damaged and thankfully mastic is not friable asbestos. But if being disturbed badly, it can become airborne posing a good risk to the people in the surrounding. How Do ...

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...