How to identify asbestos-containing materials in your home

 

An asbestos inspection San Diego is the only sure way to help you identify if you have asbestos in your home. You cannot tell whether a material has asbestos by just looking at it. When in doubt, you should treat the materials in your home as if they contain asbestos or have them analyzed by a qualified professional.

Professionals will take samples for analysis. They know exactly what to look for.

If done incorrectly, sampling for asbestos-containing materials can be even more hazardous than leaving the materials alone. Taking samples without professional help is not recommended. If you choose to take the samples yourself, you should take care not to release asbestos fibers onto yourself or into the air.

Materials that are in good condition and won’t likely be disturbed should be left undisturbed. Only materials that are damaged or will be disturbed in the foreseeable future should be sampled by environmental testing labs. Anyone who samples materials that contain asbestos should have enough information on the handling of the material before sampling.

They should ensure no one else is present when sampling is done. They should also wear disposable gloves. They should shut down any cooling or heating systems to reduce the spread of the released fibers. It is also important to avoid disturbing the materials any more than necessary to take small samples.

Managing the asbestos problem

If your asbestos-containing material is in good shape and won’t be disturbed in the near future, you should do nothing. If it is an issue, there are two types of corrections that can be done – removal and repair.

Covering or sealing asbestos-containing material

Sealing involves treating the material with a quality sealant that either coats the material or binds the asbestos fibers so that the fibers are not released. This should be done after an asbestos inspection San Diego.

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