As a resident of an older home you may want to consider receiving asbestos testing Kelowna. This could be crucial if you are deciding to undergo renovations or selling your home. Asbestos testing will ensure the safety of your family and/or contractors visiting your home to perform maintenance, upgrades, or any other services. Homeowners looking to perform significant renovations or demolition of a part or whole home built before 1990 must contact an asbestos contractor. They will provide you with quality testing and safe removal of asbestos if needed.
What if I’m Exposed?
Exposure to asbestos is unsafe in all cases. However, disease will only arise after regular long-term subjection. The risks of inhaling or ingesting asbestos are severe. Cancer (commonly of the lung), scarring of the lungs, Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, and other diseases are all factors of prolonged exposure. If you experience a large volume, short-term exposure, you may be more likely to contract a disease later in life. It is best to take maximum precaution if you think there is asbestos present in your home. Contact a professional abatement specialist and have the dangerous materials removed.
Are all asbestos materials hazardous?
Not all asbestos products in your home will be hazardous or harmful. So long as the materials are not deteriorating or disturbed, they are safe to live with. It is only when fibres become airborne that they cause disease. Checking to see if materials have water damage or tears is a good way to spot potential danger zones. Do not touch the area, as you may unintentionally release some of the fibres.
What products should receive asbestos testing Kelowna?
There are a multitude of household products that contain asbestos. Commonly, it is found in insulation for walls, pipes, and furnaces. It can also be present in flooring materials like vinyl or tile. As well as, the adhesive to keep materials in place. Electrical casings, older paints, fireproof fabrics, FRP decking, and thousands of other materials can contain this dangerous fibre. There is no way to be certain an object has asbestos in it without udergoing a lab test.
Asbestos Testing Kelowna & Removal Procedure
It’s difficult to know if you have asbestos in your home without having it professionally tested. Asbestos is not visible to the eye and is often mixed with various other materials. Homes built before 1990 contain some products with this dangerous particle. So, it is likely owners of homes before this year will find some asbestos. Identifying asbestos carrying materials is essential in a safe home and work site. The procedure for testing is as follows: The licensed contractor will walk around to several areas in your home and safely collect samples of materials that could contain this mineral. They will then have each sample tested in a lab to determine the presence of asbestos. Your contractor will then provide you with the results of the lab and where the hazards lie in your home. From there you can come up with a removal plan if necessary.
Leave it to a professional to remove asbestos. Ensure that the contractor you hire has proper credentials and insurance. They will then remove the asbestos materials, make sure dust is minimal, get rid of waste, and clean thoroughly.
Safely removing and receiving asbestos testing Kelowna is a great precaution to take if you live in an older home. It will help preserve the safety and health of anyone who visits your home. For more info on how to receive an inspection contact us at SWIPE Contracting today! We’d be happy to help you make your home asbestos free. Feel free to reach out with any questions and click here for more info on the health risks of asbestos!