Asbestos Removal
What is Asbestos?
- Naturally occurring mineral composed of bundles of fibers
- Resilient fiber serving as an excellent insulator not affected by heat or chemicals.
- In 1971, the Evironmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared asbestos unsafe and a hazardous air pollutant.
- Determined to cause Asbestosis (scarring of the lung tissues) and cancers of the lungs, esophagus, colon, pancreas, and stomach.
- Enters the body through inhalation or ingestion of fibers.
- Fibers can become airborne when materials containing asbestos are disturbed or improperly removed.
- Fibers often unseen when airborne – causing exposure without knowledge
- Health problems may occur in 10 to 40 years after asbestos exposure.
- Banned in the 1970’s, but still present in homes and buildings.
Where can Asbestos be found?
Even though asbestos was banned in the 1970s by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos can be found in residential homes and commercial buildings.
Sadly, asbestos is still sold in building materials today in different fiber types, such as Chrysotile and Amosite, which are equally dangerous.
Common asbestos-containing products that can be found include:
- Insulation materials for pipes, furnaces, and attic insulation
- Asbestos and cement shingles
- siding and roofing tiles
- soundproofing applications
- Plaster and joint compounds (Popcorn, Textured, Stamped)
- Some plastics, including paints and adhesives
- Casings for electrical wires
- Some floor tiles and flooring adhesives.
Health Effects from Asbestos Exposure:
- Mesothelioma – A rare form of malignant cancer involving the lining of the lungs, chest, or abdomen. This disease is always associated with asbestos exposure and is fatal.
- Asbestosis – Inflammation and scarring of fiberous lung tissue which results in a reduction in lung capacity.
- Cancer – Lung, stomach, and colon cancer, alongside other pleural diseases, can also be asbestos-related.
Disposal of Asbestos Material
According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Department (GA EPD), asbestos waste must be disposed of in a landfill that has a specific permit authorizing it to accept asbestos. The disposal of asbestos waste requires an audit trail of the manifest of asbestos containment material exchanging hands from the source (property owner) to carrier (Contractor) to the waste disposal facility. It is not advisable for non-professionals to try to dispose of any asbestos material.
Why Choose Us?
If found, asbestos should only be handled and removed by trained professionals. At Innova, our experts have the specialized equipment remove asbestos from any home or business environment. We are licensed by the State of Georgia to remove Asbestos material and fully insured.
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