Sunday, November 12, 2017

How To Safely Remove Asbestos Chicago IL

By Helen Hill


Asbestos occurs naturally on the planet. For decades, the material was mined and used to make roofing and insulating materials. Most old buildings have this material in one place or another. However, the owners of these properties are doing their best trying to remove this material from their properties because it is harmful. To safely remove asbestos Chicago property owners need to hire competent professionals.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is normally caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers. If you have damaged asbestos insulation in your home, you may develop the illness after inhaling contaminated air for several years. If you normally harvest rain water from an asbestos roof, drinking the water, even after being boiled or getting treated, can still cause mesothelioma.

There is one important fact that every property owner and consumer should know. Asbestos is completely safe when it is intact. It only becomes harmful when it has been damaged and fibers start coming off. Before you have your home cleared of this material, be sure to consult an expert to tell you whether or not the material in your home is harmful.

Before you can hire a professional to get rid of the hazardous material, you must first hire a professional inspector to check the entire house for presence of asbestos anywhere in the building. If they find something, that is when you can start looking for a qualified service provider to help you remove the material.

Removing the material can cause more harm than good. Therefore, repairs should be done if possible. If the surface has been damaged beyond repair, however, removal should be done. You have to hire an experienced contractor who can help you to make an informed decision on whether to repair or replace.

Only licensed contractors should be considered when you are looking for a company to get rid of the substance from your home. This is because they have the training, manpower, equipment and experience needed to get the job done properly. They can also guarantee their results. Since the fibers can escape and get into the house next door, you should hire an insured company to ensure you are properly protected in case a lawsuit is filed against you.

Before the removal process commences, the building must be evacuated. You can go to stay at a hotel, go on holiday or visit relatives to make room for the removal process. If possible, all the furniture, electronics, carpets and curtains should be removed from the house. Alternatively, they can be covered to prevent fibers from settling on or getting trapped on your belongings.

Before the process of removing this hazardous material from a building commences, the HVAC system needs to be shut down and vents covered. This will prevent the fibers from getting into the air supply system and exacerbate the problem. All the windows and doors in the building should also be covered to prevent loose fibers from escaping to the outside. Furthermore, negative pressure equipment may be needed to lower the pressure inside the house to prevent loose fibers from going outside.




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