CURTIS RENOVATION

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HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS FROM YOUR PROPERTY . Published: 23/07/2017 Up until the late 1990’s, asbestos was often used in home and commercial construction projects. Known for its extreme fire resistance and ability to insulate, asbestos was later found to be quite dangerous, and as a result, is no longer allowed in new construction. In fact, asbestos is related to so many health risks that it now must be removed from homes and other locations where it exists. Once airborne and inhaled, asbestos particles can cause mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer among other lung-related diseases. This is why it is absolutely essential to avoid disturbing any asbestos you may come across in your home or commercial property. Instead, it needs to be properly remediated, which should only be performed by a company qualified in asbestos removal in Nigeria like Curtis Construction. Asbestos Identification Asbestos consists of miniscule particles of mineral fibers. Together they were widely used in construction due to their fire resistance and durability. These naturally occurring fibers were sometimes woven into fabrics or added to concrete during construction and were particularly common during the early 1900’s. While asbestos was an affordable building material, it was soon found to be extremely hazardous, so much so that today the use of asbestos is illegal. This is why it is so important to identify asbestos in buildings constructed before the late 1990’s and should be removed. If you’re unsure of whether a material may be asbestos do not touch it, as doing so will cause the particles to distribute into the air where they can then be inhaled. Proper Removal of Asbestos Once you have encountered asbestos it’s vital to immediately contact the appropriate contractors to get rid of it. The specially trained professionals at Curtis Construction come equipped with layers of protective gear to ensure their technicians are not harmed during the remediation process. Protection includes suits, headgear, and a breathing apparatus in order to avoid inhaling the materials during the removal process. Curtis technicians will fully remove the asbestos before cleaning any dust and particles that remain to ensure the property is 100% asbestos-free. Encountering Asbestos It is common to find asbestos in many older properties during renovations and demolitions. To make matters worse, asbestos-laden materials were so widely used that they can be found in a wide range of buildings including homes, schools, offices, and even commercial structures. With this in mind, it is important to avoid taking any undue chances. If you suspect asbestos is present in your living or workplace, you should evacuate the structure immediately and call the specialists . If this is the case, a removal plan will then be established and implemented before any further work continues inside or outside the building. At the end of the day, no one expects to have to deal with the impact of asbestos in their home or commercial property. However, if asbestos is present it’s vital that it is adequately remediated. After all, you don’t want to put yourself or others in danger.

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