Asbestos Abatement

Asbestos was a commonly used substance in 19th century architecture due to its sound absorption, strength, resistance to fire and cost effectiveness. Unfortunately, it was later discovered to be a primary cause of lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Some older buildings still contain asbestos in their roofs, tile, siding and insulation. The asbestos remediation and demolition service at Absolute Abatement can put an end to you asbestos problem and health risks.

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil.

Where Can I Find Asbestos?

Because of its fiber strength and heat resistance asbestos has been used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Asbestos has also been used in a wide range of manufactured goods, mostly in building materials (roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and asbestos cement products), friction products (automobile clutch, brake, and transmission parts), heat-resistant fabrics, packaging, gaskets, and coatings.

Where asbestos may be found:

• Attic and wall insulation produced containing vermiculite
• Vinyl floor tiles and the backing on vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives
• Roofing and siding shingles
• Textured paint and patching compounds used on wall and ceilings
• Walls and floors around wood-burning stoves protected with asbestos paper, millboard, or cement sheets
• Hot water and steam pipes coated with asbestos material or covered with an asbestos blanket or tape
• Oil and coal furnaces and door gaskets with asbestos insulation
• Heat-resistant fabrics
• Automobile clutches and brakes

What is Vermiculite

Vermiculite is a naturally-occurring mineral composed of shiny flakes, resembling mica. When heated to a high temperature, flakes of vermiculite expand as much as 8-30 times their original size. The expanded vermiculite is a light-weight, fire-resistant, and odorless material and has been used in numerous products, including insulation for attics and walls. Sizes of vermiculite products range from very fine particles to large (coarse) pieces nearly an inch long.

How Are People Exposed to Asbestos?

Asbestos becomes dangerous when it is disturbed during remodeling, repairs, home improvements or demolition. If asbestos fibers or particles are released into the air, they can be inhaled. Once inhaled, asbestos exposure has been linked to respiratory diseases that include:

• asbestosis, a long-term lung disease.
• mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is found in the lining of the abdomen, the heart and the lung.
• lung cancer.

It may take years for symptoms to develop after exposure. Because of the high risk, it is important to hire professional, reputable asbestos removal companies to assure that removal or abatement is done safely.

Our asbestos abatement service includes:

• An initial investigation to determine the amount and location of your asbestos problem.
• A free estimate of the total abatement cost.
• A developed service plan that best suits your property.
• The performance of the actual abatement process.