If you live in a home built before about 1990, there is a good chance that it contains asbestos. But what do you need to know about asbestos removal in your Ottawa home?
Asbestos was commonly used in many building materials and products prior to that time, so it may be present in your insulation, vinyl flooring, flooring adhesives, ceiling tiles, plaster, drywall joint compound, ceiling stipple, pipes, or other parts of your home. If your home is being remodeled or repaired, be aware that asbestos-containing materials may be disturbed, which can release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Before this happens you should contact professional asbestos removal experts at the first signs to test and get rid of the harmful materials.
The most common signs that asbestos may be present in your home are:
- Your house was built more than 30 years ago
- The registers or duct work are wrapped in material.
- The attic, walls, or floors have older blown insulation
When is asbestos harmful?
Just having asbestos in your home isn’t harmful, as long as it isn’t disturbed. Asbestos is only harmful when its fibers are released into the air and inhaled. Once inhaled, the fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
If you suspect that asbestos may be present in your home, do not try to remove it yourself. Asbestos removal is a complex and potentially dangerous process that should only be performed by trained and certified professionals. Instead, contact Go Pro Restoration Inc. to have the material removed safely.
