Things To Consider Before Remodeling Your Home

Are you planning to remodel your home? If so, keep in mind that homes built before 1981 are likely to have been constructed with materials that may contain asbestos. Below are many places in your home that may contain asbestos: 

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• Attic and wall insulation produced containing vermiculite
• Vinyl floor tiles and the backing on vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives
• Roofing and siding shingles
• Textured paint and patching compounds used on walls and ceilings
• Walls and floors around wood-burning stoves protected with asbestos paper, millboard, or cement sheets
• Hot water and steam pipes coated with asbestos material or covered with an asbestos blanket or tape
• Oil and coal furnaces and door gaskets with asbestos insulation
• Heat-resistant fabrics

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Asbestos becomes a serious hazard when it is airborne. Exposure may occur only when the asbestos-containing material is disturbed or damaged in some way to release particles and fibers into the air. It is crucial to get your home tested by a competent professional who is certified using microscopy technology and laboratory analyses. Asbestos removal is the only permanent solution to the problem of asbestos in the home. However, removal poses a high risk of fiber release if not done properly by a professional using negative air strategies and containment, HEPA vacuums, and personal protective equipment. If you are considering remodeling your home or business, give us a call at (866) 939-4429.