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What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral that was mined for several of its great properties that provided benefits to both the end user as well as the builder.
Asbestos is a great fire-retardant and can slow down the burn rate of that which it protects or is built into (plumbing, drywall and much more)
Asbestos was an affordable filler for all kinds of composite materials. Builders of many products included asbestos into their products to make them more robust.
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Why is Asbestos Dangerous?
Asbestos is dangerous due to its microscopic size and needle like shape. These fibers, when inhaled will lodge themselves in your lungs, which in terms causes scar-tissue and further health complications if continuously exposed.
Contrary to popular belief, asbestos is not toxic as it doesn't contain toxins that poison or kill cells. . It is hazardous, however.
How do you safely remove Asbestos?
The Hazardous Materials or HAZMAT contractor uses a combination of containment procedures, negative air machines, wetting techniques and protective equipment to remove the asbestos.
Asbestos removal is not a question of finances but of health. Before starting a project in any home built prior to 1986, make sure to contact PatchBoyz for advice on whether or not a material may contain asbestos. We will advise for free and recommend testing if necessary.
What are long term effects of Asbestos exposure?
AsbestosisLung CancerPleural DiseaseMesotheliomaThese conditions are able to develop over long periods of exposure. Prologed exposure is typically only a factor for people who openly worked with asbestos material before the government classified it as a dangerous material requiring PPE. However, there are cases where certain older homes have been majorly renovated without the proper precautions, recirculating this air without a proper decontamination could pose certain health risks.Most of the above complications are a result of scarification of the lungs causing tissue build up, potential fluid build up, reduced breathing capacity as well as other functions of the lungs.According to the the CDC / ATSDR, recent studies also suggest that asbestos exposure could be linked to Larynx and Ovarian Cancer, Stomach and Colorectum Cancer.Source:https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/health_effects_asbestos.htmlFor more info on Mesothelioma symptoms click here
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