| Asbestos has been related with many debilitating | | | | testing. |
| diseases. Asbestos was once a widely used | | | | There are a few different ways to deal with and |
| building material because it is strong and durable. If | | | | remove asbestos from your home. Sealing or |
| you live in a home that is over 20 years old there | | | | asbestos encapsulation is where undamaged |
| is a possibility that there is asbestos in your home. | | | | asbestos is coated with a substance that |
| Asbestos was banned from being used in 1985, | | | | prevents the asbestos fibers from becoming |
| but asbestos already in place remains unless | | | | airborne. If the asbestos is not intact and is |
| removed. If you suspect there is asbestos in your | | | | crumbling or damaged then it should be covered |
| home there are some things you can do. | | | | or remove. It is important to seek the help of a |
| Asbestos is not harmful unless it is disturbed, such | | | | professional in this matter. |
| as during remodeling. So the first thing to do is to | | | | Asbestos can be harmful if not handled properly. |
| stay calm. Even if you have asbestos in your | | | | It is very important if you have damaged areas |
| home you may not have been exposed to its | | | | that are suspected to contain asbestos, that you |
| harmful effects. Asbestos can not be identified | | | | get them inspected and removed if necessary. It |
| form appearance alone, so it is important to call | | | | is also important to remember that undamaged |
| an inspector to test the area of suspicion. Most | | | | asbestos posses no immediate harm and if |
| often asbestos can be found in roofs, wall panels, | | | | coated will prevent further problems. Always |
| pipes and bath panels. If you suspect asbestos it | | | | handle asbestos situations seriously and correct |
| is best to let a professional handle the situation. It | | | | problems immediately. |
| is important not to disturb the area until after | | | | |